2008 Citizen's Advisory Board Members

Biographies

Donna Antonucci Donna is a Biology Instructor at a private school in Savannah, GA. She is known for her passionate interest in the environment and her determination to give a voice to those who are disadvantaged. She is a member of the American Society for Microbiologists, the Georgia Science Teachers Association, the Mercy Secondary Education Association and the National Catholic Education Society. Donna also coaches track. She served as the SRS CAB Vice Chair and currently is the acting Chair. Manuel Bettencourt Manuel retired as an Intelligence Officer from the U.S. Air Force (USAF) in 1989 and served as a consultant to industry until 1995. Manuel also served as an ordained minister and chaplain with both the USAF Reserve and the Department of Veteran Affairs from 1975 to 1979. Manuel holds a B.S. in International Relations, an MBA and a M.Div. He has been involved in various volunteer activities including Service to Mankind (Sertoma) International Foundation Trustee and USAF Academy Association of Graduates Board of Directors. He and his wife own a massage therapy business and reside in Hilton Head Island, SC. He served as Vice-Chair of the Waste Management Committee (2005) and has been Chair of the Nuclear Materials Committee since 2006. Donald Bridges Mr. Bridges retired from the Department of Energy five years ago after 30 years of service as a nuclear engineer at the Savannah River Site. He is active in several civic organizations and a Naval Reserves Reunion group. He has stated his background would be useful in helping the CAB develop informed opinions about Site activities. He holds a Doctorate and Masters in Nuclear Engineering and resides in North Augusta, SC. Edward Burke Mr. Burke is the Director of Technical Services and Product Development with the Glit-Microtron Company as a Technical and Product Development Specialist. He has a Masters in Business Administration, a Bachelors and Masters in Chemical Engineering. Mr. Burke resides in Waynesboro, GA. Leon Chavous Leon retired after 30 years of professional service at South Carolina State University School of Agriculture and Science. He was Director of the Extension and Research Program and has dedicated two-thirds of his career to improving the quality of life for disadvantaged people. He is the Vice Chairman of the Deacon Board at Zion Hill Missionary Baptist Church where he also initiated a SHARE food program. He resides in Orangeburg, SC. Arthur Domby Art is a partner in the Nuclear Regulation and Environmental Practice Groups of Troutman Sanders, LLP. He has served as nuclear energy counsel for several nuclear plants since 1985 and frequently represents Nuclear Regulatory Commission licensees in licensing and compliance matters. Art has served on several Nuclear Energy Institute Task Forces and has worked for the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation and the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources. He holds a Masters of Science in Zoology and a law degree. He resides in Atlanta, GA. Mary Drye Mary is a registered nurse working in a local high school. She is a volunteer for the Red Cross with disaster training. She is a current member and former Chair/President of the Georgia Nurses Association, Veterans Administration Chapter, in Augusta, GA. A former member of the Center for Disease Control Health Effects Subcommittee, a volunteer for the Shelter and Advocacy Center for Abused Children, and she has also worked as a chemical dependency nurse at the Veterans Association. She is Chair for the Facilities Disposition and Site Remediation Committee. She resides in Augusta, GA. Alan Eckmyre Alan is a Certified Hazardous Materials Manager, an internet manager and consultant. He is a member of the Academy of Certified Hazardous Materials Managers and the Southeastern Environmental Management Association. He holds Bachelors of Science degrees in Business Management and Nuclear Engineering; and Masters in Environmental Engineering and Business Administration. Mr. Eckmyre resides in Aiken, SC. Mercedi Giles Mercredi is an Environmental Scientist. She has served as an environmental lab manager and research technician at the Savannah State University. An environmental activist, she has worked with Citizens for Environmental Justice, Youth for a Cleaner Environment and the National Council of Negro Women. Ms. Giles volunteers her time at a local library where she helps with the children's story time and is developing a program for youth regarding environmental and marine sciences. Mercredi holds a B.S. with a major in biology and a minor in chemistry. She resides in Savannah, GA. Kathe Golden Ms. Golden is a recently retired school counselor. She holds a Bachelors degree in Biology, a double Masters in Special Education and School Counseling and an Educational Specialists Degree in School Administration. Mrs. Golden resides in North Augusta, SC. Judith Greene-McLeod Judith is a research coordinator with the University of Georgia's Savannah River Ecology Laboratory at SRS. She has worked at SREL since 1976 and been involved in many studies from design through peer-reviewed publication. She is a member of the South Carolina Wildlife Federation and the National Wildlife Federation. Judith has always lived near SRS. Her family lived in Meyers before SRS was constructed and her parents were members of the last graduating class of Ellenton High School. Judith holds a B.S. in biology and resides in Jackson, SC. Lee Harley-Fitts Lee resides in Allendale, SC. She is employed by Allendale County Department of Social Services where she serves in the position of County Director. She is the mother of 1 daughter and has 3 grandchildren. She is a member of Allendale Town Council and serves on several other organizations in the community. Ms. Harley-Fitts holds a Bachelors of Arts Degree from Morris College in Sumter, SC and also did additional studies at USC-Salkehatchie and USC-Aiken. She continuously strives to improve the quality of life for citizens in Allendale County. Stanley Howard Stanley lives on his farm with his family adjacent to the site boundary near Windsor, SC. His experience as a large vessel welding engineer for the last 30 years has required relocation to many of the construction sites including some in Texas, Oklahoma, Alabama, Wyoming, Utah, Illinois, Delaware, Pennsylvania, New York, and the Republic of South Africa. Since 1988, he has lived in the CSRA, employed by DuPont, Westinghouse and currently WGI for the Savannah River Laboratory. He has been assigned work in several areas of the Site. Mr. Howard holds Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees from Texas A&M University. He is a member of Mount Calvary Baptist Church in Elko, the American Welding Society, and is currently serving in his third year as president of the Astronomy Club of Augusta. Kuppuswamy Jayaraman Dr. Jayaraman is an Associate Professor and Chair of the Department of Engineering Technology at Savannah State University. He holds a doctorate degree in Environmental Engineering, a Master of Science in Public Health Engineering and a Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering. Dr. Jayaraman is a member of the American Society of Civil Engineers, American Society of Engineering Education, and Engineers Without Borders - USA. He has also been a Fellow of the Institution of Water and Environmental Management and Royal Society of Health in United Kingdom. He has served the American Association of University Women as a member of the International Panel for selection of foreign candidates for graduate programs in the United States. In addition to teaching and other scholarly activities, he is interested in conducting summer institutes for school students, especially girls, for introducing them to engineering education and careers. He resides in Savannah, GA. Ranowul Jzar Ranowul was previously employed by Citizens for Environmental Justice in Savannah, Ga., and delivered environmental education and information to African American and low-income communities. She has hosted community alliance meetings regarding SRS and has followed SRS issues. Ms. Jzar resides in Savannah, GA and is the acting SRS CAB Vice Chair. Denise Long Ms. Long is employed as a Senior Production Operator with the Westinghouse Savannah River Company. She is a past Board Member of the South Carolina Autism Society, Chair of the Williston-Elko Middle School Improvement Council, Williston-Elko Band Booster member and a Williston-Elko Athletic Booster member of the Williston-Elko School Band. She holds a Bachelors of Science in Business Administration in Personnel Management and she resides in Williston, SC. Wendell Lyon A retired medical services army officer, Wendell is a veteran with a tour of duty in Vietnam. He holds a Bachelor of Science in medical technology from the University of Hawaii and a Masters of Science in microbiology from the University of Arizona. He has over 15 years experience as an owner of a small trucking firm and currently owns farming and timberland in Burke County. He is a member of the American Society of Clinical Pathologists and the American Society of Microbiologists. He resides in Waynesboro, GA. Madeleine Marshall Madeleine retired from the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory after a 33 year career as a software engineer, systems engineer and technical manager. She holds degrees in Math and Computer Science, and spent a significant part of her career designing and managing the systems used to operate unmanned space missions. Her professional work brought her into frequent contact with government and civilian stakeholders including Department of Defense (DOD) and National Aeronautics Space Administration (NASA) sponsors, operational military staff, state government officials and commercial customers. She relocated to Aiken, SC with her family in 2005 and now owns a small business serving the local residential construction industry. Joseph Ortaldo Joe has 42 years of experience in the chemical and nuclear industries and spent 24 years at SRS before retiring in 2004. He is a member of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers, the National Society of Professional Engineers and a registered Professional Engineer. Active in various church and civic groups, Mr. Ortaldo is a member of the Citizens for Nuclear Technology Awareness organization. He was also a member of the Centers for Disease Control Health Effects Subcommittee. He resides in Aiken, SC. John Roberson John is employed as a Chemical operator by Tronox in Savannah, Georgia. He has a BS in Business management and holds a Certification in Real Estate Appraisals. He is President of the Christian Golf Association and a member of the International Association of Machinists (IAM) Local Lodge 650. John is also a member of the Board of Trustees and Assistant Chairman of the First African Baptist Church of East Savannah. He resides in Savannah, Georgia. Beverly Skinner Beverley worked as an Advocate for the New York City Housing Authority representing more than 500,000 tenants living in public housing. She was also a substance abuse counselor for the downstate medical center in Brooklyn, NY. She holds a Bachelors in Professional Studies. Beverly is currently retired and her hobbies are dancing and cooking. She resides in Hephzibah, GA Elizabeth Skyye Vereen Skyye is employed as a Statistical and Research Analyst with the South Carolina Employment Security Commission-Labor Market Information. She is a Native American and is a board member and Tribal Chief of the Native American Advisory Committee. She is interested in bringing those viewpoints to the table. Ms. Vereen has Associates of Arts and Associates of Science degrees. She resides in Gilbert, SC. Sarah Watson Sarah currently works in the financial services business and is a licensed insurance agent. She serves on the Richland County Accommodations Tax Board, Performing Arts Board, and the Central Midland’s Council of Government. She is actively involved in the arts in the Greater Columbia area and is a member of the Auntie Karen Foundation. Ms. Watson holds a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology and resides in Irmo, SC. Alex Williams Alex is the Pastor of Simmon Ridge Baptist Church in Edgefield, SC. Mr. Williams has worked as a parenting teacher and counselor, a caseworker for social services, a correctional officer, a human resources development manager and was a former officer with the U.S. Army. Mr. Williams has a B.S. in biology and an M.S. in psychology. He resides in Aiken, SC.