Alumnus Bill Jessup Named Chief Nuclear Officer at Natura Resources


February 9, 2026

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In the press release “Natura Resources Accelerates Path to Advanced Nuclear Reactor Deployment with Strategic Executive Appointments,” Natura Resources announced the expansion of its executive leadership team. The new appointments include GW Engineering alumnus William “Bill” Jessup, M.S. ‘14, who will aid Natura in transitioning from development to deployment of its nuclear reactor technology as Chief Nuclear Officer.

Here is an excerpt from the article: “William 'Bill' Jessup joined Natura as Chief Nuclear Officer in December 2025 to lead the company’s safety, operations, maintenance, licensing, and regulatory engagement. His experience spans nuclear regulation, commercial plant operations, advanced reactor licensing, and nuclear technology development, including leadership roles at the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) and reactor operations experience with Duke Energy.”

Read the full article on PR Newswire.