AIKEN, S.C. – Three professionals from Savannah River Nuclear Solutions’ (SRNS) Contracts and Supply Chain Management (C&SCM) organization were named recipients of the 2026 Women in Supply Chain Awards, selected from more than 300 applicants nationwide. The annual awards from Food Logistics and Supply & Demand Chain Executive honor supply chain leaders who are driving innovation, developing talent and strengthening the future of the industry.
The 2026 Women in Supply Chain Award recipients are:
- Lorri Wright, Manager, C&SCM Compliance
- Deborah Tyler, Manager, Supplier Engagement Group
- Gabriela Krans Jimenez, Human Capital Business Analyst
“The achievements of these women demonstrate the critical role supply chain professionals play in mission success,” said Staci Peters, SRNS Senior Vice President of Business Services. “Their leadership, innovation and commitment to excellence have strengthened our operations, enhanced supplier partnerships, cultivated future leaders, and improved the long-term resilience of our organization.”
Deborah Tyler | Trailblazer Award
Tyler was recognized in the Trailblazer category for advancing supplier engagement, innovation and workforce development. She led implementation of the Supplier Viability and Performance platform, a Super Intelligence-driven tool that reduced supplier risk assessment times by 90% while improving visibility into cybersecurity, financial and performance risks. Under her leadership, SRNS achieved its highest supplier on-time delivery rate to date. Tyler also leads SRNS’ largest cohort in the Department of Energy (DOE) Mentor-Protégé Program, helping develop small businesses that support the nation’s industrial base.
Gabriela Krans Jimenez | Rising Star Award
Krans Jimenez was named a Rising Star, recognizing emerging leaders whose contributions are shaping the future of supply chain operations. She has played a key role in aligning workforce strategy with mission readiness through leadership development, onboarding, succession planning and employee engagement initiatives. Krans Jimenez led development of C&SCM’s multi-year Human Capital Plan and continued to strengthen workforce development programs that support long-term operational success.
Lorri Wright | Workforce Innovator Award
Wright received the Workforce Innovator Award for her commitment to compliance, workforce development and continuous improvement. Throughout her career, she has driven significant improvements in procurement and compliance programs, generated more than $93 million in organizational savings and strengthened supplier performance. As a certified instructor and mentor, Wright has dedicated herself to developing the next generation of supply chain professionals across SRNS and the DOE complex.
Recipients were honored at the fifth annual Women in Supply Chain Forum in Charleston, South Carolina, where Marina Mayer, Editor-in-Chief of Food Logistics and Supply & Demand Chain Executive and Co-Founder of the Women in Supply Chain Forum, emphasized the importance of recognizing women who are shaping the industry’s future.
“This award is a symbol of growth, and it’s a way to celebrate the achievements of women in supply chain who continue to pave the way for the next generation,” Mayer said. “This year’s winners are making a meaningful difference in the supply chain industry, and we’re honored to share their stories.”
Savannah River Nuclear Solutions, a Fluor and HII partnership company, is responsible for the management and operations of the Department of Energy’s Savannah River Site, located near Aiken, South Carolina.
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