Mike Valenzano
Director of Transportation Projects
Mike Valenzano, Director of Transportation Projects for NAC International, is responsible for supporting transportation operations using NAC’s fleet of NRC-licensed casks in performing worldwide transportation of used nuclear fuel (UNF), fresh fuel, and other nuclear materials. He directs resources and activities required for NAC’s transport services projects for the U.S. Department of Energy, U.S. Department of Defense, other domestic and international government agencies, and commercial clients.Mike's career includes over 25 years of industry experience, including five years with NAC, where he has performed key roles in supporting high-profile nuclear non-proliferation projects, including UNF packaging in the DPRK and Kazakhstan. He has extensive experience in managing and executing the transportation of radioactive and nuclear materials, including UNF, decommissioned reactor components and internals, enriched uranium, research reactor used and fresh fuel, and non-fissile radioisotopes. His past work has also included development of systems and infrastructure required for the transportation of UNF and high-level radioactive waste (HLW) from multiple sites to disposal. Mike is a graduate of the Georgia Institute of Technology, where he earned a Bachelor's degree in Physics and a Master's degree in Health Physics.