Mr. Pardee brings to our Board extensive nuclear, operational and risk management experience. He most recently served as President of Terrestrial Energy USA, a nuclear technology company, and has more than 39 years of experience in the energy industry, having held leadership roles at the Tennessee Valley Authority and Exelon Corporation. Mr. Pardee has worked with several other energy companies, including Florida Power Corporation and Carolina Power & Light, as well as the Institute of Nuclear Power Operations. Mr. Pardee served as a Lieutenant in the United States Navy for nine years. Mr. Pardee is the chair and director of the Independent Oversight Committee for the Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation in the United Arab Emirates and is a director for Terrestrial Energy Inc. He previously served on the nuclear safety advisory board for Tokyo Electric Power.