Gov. Mike Kehoe signs Executive Order 26-04 in his office at the Missouri State Capitol

Established by Executive Order 26-04, Missouri's Advanced Nuclear Energy Task Force is charged with evaluating and guiding the state’s strategic approach to nuclear energy development. The order creates a framework for advancing the state’s leadership in nuclear energy as part of a broader strategy to strengthen Missouri’s energy reliability, affordability and long-term economic growth.

In combination with the upcoming Missouri State Energy Plan, the Advanced Nuclear Energy Task Force will help chart a clear and strategic path forward for Missouri’s energy future — one that supports reliable power, economic opportunity and long-term energy resilience for communities across the state.

Meetings

Meetings are held as needed and are open to everyone. Attendance at these meetings may be in person, by conference call or through Webex. The department will attempt to correct technical difficulties as they arise, but the department cannot guarantee the quality of the Webex or conference call option. The meeting will not be subject to change or repeat due to any technical difficulties.

If there are issues you would like to discuss during the meeting, you will need to notify the department before the meeting. Suggestions for discussion can be sent by emailing the staff coordinator below. Individuals requiring special services or accommodations to attend a meeting can make arrangements by contacting the staff coordinator below at least 48 hours before the meeting. Hearing- and speech-impaired individuals may contact the staff coordinator through Relay Missouri at 800-735-2966. Translation or interpretation services will be provided upon request at no charge. Call 573-522-9395 for assistance.

Staff Coordinator: Kenli Vandelicht, Division of Energy, energy@dnr.mo.gov, 573-751-2254.

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Upcoming Meetings

There are no new meetings currently scheduled. Please check back, because we anticipate new information soon!

Past Meetings


Meeting
Lewis and Clark State Office Building
Jefferson City, Missouri
Video Attendance Available! 		• Advanced Nuclear Energy Task Force Meeting Agenda, May 11, 2026
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Join the May 11 meeting using Webex
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All department events and meetings, including dates, times and locations, are available by accessing the department calendar.

Members

Missouri Advanced Nuclear Energy Task Force members include the following individuals, as outlined in Executive Order 26-04:

  • Director Kurt Schaefer, of Columbia, will serve as chair of the task force. Schaefer serves as the director of the Missouri Department of Natural Resources.
  • Kayla Hahn, PhD, of Jefferson City, will serve as vice chair of the task force. Hahn is chair of the Missouri Public Service Commission.
  • Senator Mike Cierpiot, of Lee’s Summit, is chair of the Missouri Senate Committee on Commerce, Consumer Protection, Energy, and the Environment.
  • Representative Bob Bromley, of Carl Junction, is chair of the Missouri House of Representatives Committee on Utilities.
  • Director Michelle Hataway, of Jefferson City, is director of the Missouri Department of Economic Development.

Representing investor-owned electric utility companies operating in Missouri:

  • Robert Dixon, of Washington, is vice president of regulatory and legislative affairs for Ameren Missouri.
  • Noel Black, of Washington, D.C., is chief regulatory and external affairs officer at Liberty Utilities (Algonquin Power and Utilities Corporation).
  • Jaime McCoy, PhD, of Spring Hill, KS, is site vice president at Evergy Wolf Creek Nuclear Generating Station, and is a native of Puxico, Missouri.

Representing municipal electric utilities:

  • Steven Stodden, of Columbia, is president and chief executive officer of the Missouri Public Utilities Alliance.

Representing Missouri electric cooperatives:

  • Caleb Jones, of Columbia, is executive vice president and chief executive officer of Missouri Electric Cooperatives.

Representing a non-profit organization working to expand affordable electricity in Missouri:

  • Jared Hankinson, of Columbia, is vice president of governmental relations at the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

Representing Missouri higher education institutions with nuclear science programs:

  • Marisa Chrysochoou, PhD, of Columbia, is dean of the College of Engineering at the University of Missouri-Columbia.
  • Matt Sanford, of Columbia, is executive director of the University of Missouri Research Reactor.
  • David Borrok, PhD, of Rolla, is vice provost and dean of the College of Engineering and Computing at Missouri S&T.
  • John Brockman, PhD, of Columbia, serves as director of research and education for the University of Missouri Research Reactor.
  • Joseph Newkirk, PhD, of Rolla, is founder and chair of the Nuclear Engineering and Radiation Science Department at Missouri S&T.

Representing Missouri's agriculture industry:

  • Ben Travlos, of Ashland, is director of policy at the Missouri Soybean Association.

Other members appointed by the Governor:

  • Warren Brooks, of Rogersville, is vice president of electrical operations and electrical supply at City Utilities of Springfield.
  • Douglas Healy, of Ozark, is an attorney at Healy Law Offices LLC, an energy law firm.
  • Scott Strawn, of Kansas City, serves as senior vice president and general manager of power at Burns & McDonnell.
  • Julie Carter, of Lake Ozark, is the director of the Office Workforce Development at the Missouri Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development.
  • Scott Ramshaw, of St. Louis, serves as a government relations and business development professional for the Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 562.
  • Representative John Black, of Marshfield, serves as a Missouri State Representative for District 129.

Ongoing Discussions

There are no ongoing discussions at this time.

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