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NOTE: The video and audio recording of this webinar can be found here: Strategic Priorities Webinars | EFCOG.org EFCOG hosted webinars designed to support collaboration, knowledge sharing and consistency across the DOE enterprise as the sites begin developing their implementation plans for the newly revised DOE Orders.  Guest speakers:  BJ Quigley - NNSA Jennifer Jung - NNSA  Greg Sosson - EM Reach out to [email protected] to be added to the webinar mailing list.

NOTE: The video and audio recording of this webinar can be found here: Strategic Priorities Webinars | EFCOG.org EFCOG hosted webinars designed to support collaboration, knowledge sharing and consistency across the DOE enterprise as the sites begin developing their implementation plans for the newly revised DOE Orders.  Guest speakers:  Jim McConnell - NNSA Joel Bradburne - DOE EM Amber Bright - DOE EM BJ Quigley - NNSA Lew Monroe - NNSA Amber Bullard - Pantex John Schroeder - Los Alamos National Laboratory Reach out to [email protected] to be added to the webinar mailing list.

NOTE: The video and audio recording of this webinar can be found here: Strategic Priorities Webinars | EFCOG.org EFCOG hosted webinars designed to support collaboration, knowledge sharing and consistency across the DOE enterprise as the sites begin developing their implementation plans for the newly revised DOE Orders.  Guest speakers:  BJ Quigley - NNSA Tim Bolen - Savannah River Rich Zaharek - Savannah River Jay Rhoderick - EFCOG Working Group Coordinator Reach out to [email protected] to be added to the webinar mailing list.

In this special episode of the EFCOG Exchange Podcast, host Mike Nartker welcomes Assistant Secretary of Energy for Environmental Management Tim Walsh for a wide-ranging conversation about the future of DOE's Environmental Management (EM) program. Assistant Secretary Walsh reflects on his first eight months leading EM, sharing how his leadership experience has shaped his approach to accelerating cleanup and instilling a renewed sense of urgency for the program. He discusses his vision of transforming former cleanup sites into assets that support America's energy future, the nuclear renaissance, and AI infrastructure. The conversation explores opportunities to strengthen partnerships between DOE and its contractors, leverage artificial intelligence to improve efficiency, and foster a culture of innovation, accountability, and urgency across the EM complex. Walsh also highlights the importance of empowering contractor expertise and positioning EM to enable future DOE missions while continuing to safely deliver cleanup results for the American taxpayer. Whether you're part of the DOE enterprise, an EM contractor, or interested in the future of environmental cleanup and nuclear infrastructure, this episode provides valuable insight into the priorities shaping the next chapter of the EM mission.

In this episode of the EFCOG Exchange Podcast, we explore how EFCOG and its member companies can support a renewed sense of urgency as the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) advances stockpile modernization in the 4th age of strategic deterrence. EFCOG Board Member and Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) Deputy Laboratory Director for Operations Mark Davis joins host Mike Nartker, VP of Communications at Longenecker & Associates: a Geosyntec company, to discuss the evolving NNSA mission, strategies underway at LANL, and the critical role EFCOG can play in enabling enterprise-wide collaboration. Mark also shares insights on today’s geopolitical landscape and why time is the most valuable asset in this new era of deterrence. Stay tuned for future episodes of the EFCOG Exchange Podcast, where we continue to spotlight innovation, collaboration, and success across the DOE enterprise.

This episode of the EFCOG Exchange Podcast explores EFCOG’s work with the Office of Science and DOE’s 17 National Laboratories.     EFCOG Board Member and Battelle Executive Vice President of National Laboratory Management & Operations Juan Alvarez joins Mike Nartker, VP of Communications at Longenecker & Associates: a Geosyntec Company to discuss opportunities for EFCOG to collaborate with other organizations like the National Laboratory Directors' Council (NLDC) to share best practices.  Juan also discusses the exciting work happening at DOE Labs across the complex, including the work being done to support the Genesis Mission.    Stay tuned for future episodes of the EFCOG Exchange Podcast, where we’ll continue spotlighting innovation, collaboration, and success across the DOE enterprise.

This episode of the EFCOG Exchange Podcast explores EFCOG’s work with the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), the semi-autonomous agency within the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) responsible for maintaining and enhancing the safety, security and effectiveness of the U.S. nuclear weapons stockpile.   EFCOG Deputy Vice Chair and PanTeXas Business Services Division Director/Mission Assurance Officer Colby Yeary joins Mike Nartker, VP of Communications at Longenecker & Associates to discuss current EFCOG work with NNSA and opportunities to improve efficiency while maintaining the highest standards of safety and security.  Colby shares unique insights from his role at NNSA’s Pantex Plant, located near Amarillo, Texas.   Stay tuned for future episodes of the EFCOG Exchange Podcast, where we’ll continue spotlighting innovation, collaboration, and success across the DOE enterprise.

In our debut episode, EFCOG Chair and Honeywell Federal Solutions VP/GM David “DJ” Johnson sits down with Mike Nartker, VP of Communications at Longenecker & Associates, to explore EFCOG’s history, mission, and the impactful work happening across the DOE complex. New to EFCOG? This episode offers an engaging introduction to the organization and its current priorities. Already familiar? You’ll hear fresh insights from DJ and Mike on opportunities to strengthen collaboration with DOE—highlighting how digital tools and AI can help advance the Department’s evolving mission. Stay tuned for future episodes of the EFCOG Exchange Podcast, where we’ll continue spotlighting innovation, collaboration, and success across the DOE enterprise.