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THE PEOPLE OF SRNS

Kent Williams serves as Director of the Radiological Protection
Department. He leads the Radiological Protection Safety and
Health Programs in SRNS facilities/projects (Operations) and Health
Physics Services (Technical). He is also responsible for contractor
management of the DOE Region 3 Radiological Assistance Program.
Williams has over 30 years of experience in the DOE/National
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Nuclear Security Administration NA-30 Naval Nuclear Propulsion
Program, directing and managing large-scale nuclear programs,
including nuclear engineering, test activities and nuclear overhaul
programs involving spent nuclear fuel and special nuclear material.
Kent was responsible for facilitating project growth and performance
by leveraging partnerships with Radiological Protection programs at
Aiken Technical College.
Keeping employees safe is a top priority for Williams, and it spills
over into his work serving on the board for the Child Advocacy Center
Kent Williams (CAC) of Aiken County. “The CAC is a critical resource to children and
families who are faced with an unthinkable circumstance. Providing
a safe space for victims presents the greatest probability to obtain
AT SRNS: Director of the Radiological crucial details for the investigation and also marking a starting point for
Protection Department
healing,” said Williams who has served on the board for three years.
Williams enjoys spending time with his family and is a father of three.
IN THE COMMUNITY: Board member for Williams holds a Bachelor of Science in Marine Engineering from the
Child Advocacy Center of Aiken County United States Merchant Marine Academy and a Master of Science in
Management from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.

Celebrity Waiter Night Car Hop to benefit Children’s Place, Inc.

Since 1994, Celebrity Waiter Night has been the largest fundraiser for Children’s Place, Inc.
Annually, SRNS employees show their support for this non-profit through a private event for
employees and their family members. Last year, the Celebrity Waiter Night committee hosted the
first “to go” style event, which raised over $37,000.
2021 SRNS Celebrity Waiter Night Co-Chairs Elizabeth Harm and Anne Claire Jordan are excited to
offer this year’s Car Hop event. “After last year’s success, we wanted to make sure we brought it
back this year,” said Harm. “We are committed to continuing our long-standing support for Children’s
Place, Inc. and cannot wait for this year’s Car Hop event.”
This year’s event will include “to go” meals only that will include pot roast, mashed potatoes, a side
salad and Newberry cookies. Following social distancing guidelines, participants will pull up in front
of Newberry Hall, a car hop will collect their tickets, and the meals will be delivered to their vehicle.
The Celebrity Waiter Night auction will be virtual. Bidding for the auction will begin on Monday, The 2021 SRNS Celebrity Waiter Night Car
May 10, and will close on Monday, May 17, at 9 p.m. The online auction will be available at Hop will be hosted as a “to go” style dinner
www.carhopaiken.com on Monday, May 10. Direct donations to Children’s Place may also be made on Monday, May 17, 5-7:30 p.m. at Newberry
at www.childrensplaceinc.org/cwn-srns.
Hall in Aiken. Tickets are $30 each. Call
When SRNS Site Training Director and 2021 Celebrity Waiter Night Executive Sponsor Kevin Whitt Elizabeth Harm at (803) 646-0398 or go to
was asked to provide a reason for someone to participate in Celebrity Waiter Night, he said that was www.childrensplaceinc.org/cwn-srns. Raffle
an easy question to answer. “All you have to do is look at the Children’s Place Mission Statement. tickets may also be purchased for a chance
The services provided at Children’s Place range from individual therapies for children to parental to win a pair of Crown Collection diamond
counseling to providing safe beds and education on safe sleeping for babies. And if that wasn’t earrings from Floyd & Green Jewelers.
enough, it’s fun and the food is terrific,” said Whitt.