BETHESDA, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 15, 2003--USEC Inc. (NYSE:USU) announced today that Lisa E. Gordon-Hagerty has joined the Company as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. In that role, she will be responsible for the day-to-day activities of USEC's operations, including oversight of production, regulatory affairs and advanced technology.
"Lisa's impressive experience in managing a range of major national security programs, as well as increasing the efficiency of large organizations, adds depth to our leadership team," said USEC President and CEO William H. Timbers.
Ms. Gordon-Hagerty joins USEC from the National Security Council (NSC) staff, where she spent five years in a series of positions, including Director for Combating Terrorism, where she oversaw the federal government's readiness and response to acts of terrorism. She also served as the NSC's liaison to the Homeland Security Council.
Prior to joining the White House NSC staff, she served for six years at the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) where she held positions overseeing several DOE programs including emergency management, operational emergency response and the safety of the country's nuclear weapons program. Prior to joining DOE, she was on the staff of the Energy and Commerce Committee of the U.S. House of Representatives.
Ms. Gordon-Hagerty has been awarded many citations, including the Secretary of Defense Medal for Meritorious Civilian Service and the Secretary of Energy's Special Recognition Award. She holds a master's degree in health physics and a bachelor of science degree, both from the University of Michigan.
USEC Inc., a global energy company, is the world's leading supplier of enriched uranium fuel for commercial nuclear power plants.
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