President & Founder

For over 40 years, Bill Stokes has shaped the U.S. nuclear industry, leading advanced fast reactor development, major DOE initiatives, and commercial deployment strategies. His relentless focus on efficiency, reliability, and waste reduction is the foundation of First American Nuclear Co.

With a background that spans everything from reactor construction to advanced reactor designs, Bill has earned the reputation of being a Titan of Nuclear.

Chief Executive Officer

With a career spanning nuclear operations, construction, and utility management, Mark Reddemann brings proven expertise in leadership.

Mark served as CEO of Energy Northwest where he oversaw 1,000+ employees in the operation and management of 27 member utilities. While at Energy Northwest, Mark saved customers more than $2B earning him state and national awards. Mark also served as CEO of Nawah Energy Company where he delivered the first unit of the Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant in Abu Dhabi.

EVP Nuclear Systems

Dr. Alan Waltar is a global authority on fast reactors, nuclear safety, and commercialization. As author of Fast Breeder Reactors and former Director of Nuclear Energy at PNNL, his influence spans national and international nuclear policy. Alan is considered one of the worlds experts in fast reactor designs.

Aside from a successful academic research and government leadership career, Alan has over 20 years working at Westinghouse where he held several leadership positions including the operation of the Fast Flux Test Facility.

Director & EVP, Nuclear Technology

Dr. Eric McFarland is a renowned expert in nuclear materials and chemical engineering. A Berkeley and MIT-trained nuclear engineer, he has authored over 200 publications and holds over 30 patents.

With over 30 years of experience in energy and fuels technology, Eric has founded several energy related startups and participated in research at the nations premier universities.

EVP Waste Management

Dr. James Conca is a leading expert in nuclear waste management and environmental remediation, with over 35 years of experience. His work on Yucca Mountain and WIPP has shaped critical nuclear waste solutions.

With leadership roles at NASA, Los Alamos, and PNNL, and as a Forbes contributor, James drives FANCO’s mission to redefine waste control for next-generation nuclear energy.

EVP Policy, Fuels & Engineering

Dr. Kenneth L. Peddicord is a renowned nuclear engineer and policy expert, instrumental in reactor design, fuel behavior, and nuclear systems. A Professor Emeritus at Texas A&M, he has led the Texas Engineering Experiment Station and Nuclear Power Institute.

Appointed to the U.S. Nuclear Waste Technical Review Board, he brings deep expertise in waste policy and nuclear deployment, driving FANCO’s commitment to engineering excellence.

EVP Operations & Engineering

Dr. David Lucoff is a recognized leader in fast reactor design, with over 40 years of experience in liquid-metal reactor safety and performance. He has led major DOE and EnergySolutions projects, including work with TerraPower on the Traveling Wave Reactor.

With leadership at INEEL and Hanford, and as a recipient of the ANS Reactor Technology Award, David ensures FANCO’s reactors are built for real-world deployment, safety, and efficiency.

EVP Nuclear Safety

Julie has spent her entire career focused on nuclear energy and nuclear safety, beginning with participating in our nations response to the Chernobyl disaster.

For over 30 years now, Julie has interfaced with the highest levels of government on nuclear safety including serving the President of the United States as the Director of Strategic Capabilities Policy for the National Security Staff.

Director and EVP of Finance

A successful entrepreneur and investor, Gianluca Cicogna has financed and built businesses across technology, telecoms and agriculture. His career started in M&A and telecom development in Asia, after which he co-founded Zanett Funds in NYC, investing in 30+ mostly technology companies.

 With his extensive global network and long track record in cross-border transactions and investments, Gianluca brings relationships and knowhow to raising the capital required to drive FANCO's success.