Jim Kitchens

2025 Winter Conference Preview

Author: Jim Kitchens

The 2025 USA Member & Supplier-Partner Winter Conference is just weeks away!  We’ll be in warm and sunny Tucson, Arizona for our 22nd Annual Winter Conference, where we’ll feature an outstanding agenda loaded with engaging speakers and relevant content! The Conference will also include meetings of the USA Innovations, Procurement Engineering, Site Representative and Supply...

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2024 Executive Summit Recap

Author: Jim Kitchens

The 2024 USA Nuclear Generator & Supplier Executive Summit was held June 25 – 28, in sunny Naples, Florida. Nearly 450 attendees and guests came together to make this year our largest conference ever! Our theme was “Nuclear Resilience in the Digital Revolution”. Attendees were treated to a variety of fascinating presentations and helpful information,...

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USA 2023 Optimizer Award Announced

Author: Jim Kitchens

Nebraska Public Power District (NPPD) Cooper Plant took home the 2023 USA Optimizer Award presented at the Nuclear Generator & Supplier Executive Summit last month. During calendar year 2023, NPPD documented nearly $15M in savings through their USA participation and achieved a remarkable $96.22 return on each dollar of their Alliance membership investment! “From a...

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2024 Nuclear Generator & Supplier Executive Summit

Author: Jim Kitchens

The 28th Annual USA Nuclear Generator & Supplier Executive Summit is just around the corner! This year we are heading to the Naples Grande Beach Resort on the ‘Paradise Coast’ of Florida.  Located in Naples, FL, there is plenty to do for the whole family!  Relax at your choice of three pools or stroll along...

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Executive Spotlight – May 2024

Author: Jim Kitchens

Hello Everyone- My name is Jim Kitchens and I serve as the Director of Contracts, Supplier Relations and Events for the Utilities Service Alliance.  2024 is flying by, isn’t it?  The older I get the faster the time seems to go by.  My entire career has been spent in the nuclear industry.  My dad was...

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