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Entergy names Elizabeth Adams as chief customer officer
Entergy today announced that Elizabeth Adams has been appointed chief customer officer for the company. She will report to Kimberly Fontan, executive vice president and chief financial officer, and will assume this new role effective immediately.

Meet the pros: Ashley Melder
Today, we recognize a member of a team that perhaps goes unnoticed until needed, that is, when a physical exam is required or medical qualifications need updating, or just when a nagging cough needs some extra attention. In addition, they work in the access organization, responsible for screening, testing and authorizing access to our nuclear facilities. As part of that group, they help administer the Nuclear Regulatory Commission’s Fitness for Duty program, which ensures that our workers are always fit to operate and maintain the plants.

Entergy names Liz Hunter vice president of investor relations
Entergy today named Liz Hunter as vice president of investor relations, effective Oct. 1. Hunter will lead Entergy’s interactions with the investment community and communicate the company’s strategy and progress towards creating long-term sustainable value for its stakeholders.

Rod West shares plans to retire from Entergy
Entergy announced today that Rod West, group president of utility operations, will retire following more than 25 years of exemplary leadership and service to the company, effective Jan. 31, 2025.

As Grand Gulf nears 40 years of operation, Davis shares her personal 40-year perspective
Many of us view Grand Gulf construction days through hazy pictures on the wall, but Linda Davis recalls them clearly with a first-person point of view. That’s because long before we were pumping megawatts, Linda was serving our site.

From power poles to goalposts: Evan Fraser named Entergy Lineman of the Game
The role of a lineman in football is crucial to the success of any team, yet it often goes unnoticed by casual fans. Tasked with protecting the quarterback and creating running lanes, offensive linemen are unsung heroes in the trenches, using their strength and technique to block defenders. On the other side of the ball, defensive linemen aim to disrupt the offense, applying pressure on the quarterback and stopping the run. Whether on offense or defense, linemen are the foundation of any team’s strategy, setting the tone for success on the field.

Meet the pros: Cesar Garcia
Cesar Garcia began his Entergy career in 2006 as a nuclear engineering graduate from Texas A&M. Starting as a reactor engineer at Waterford 3 Nuclear Generating Station in Killona, La., he soon progressed to licensed class where he advanced to senior reactor operator and worked in operations for several years. After a brief stretch with another company, Cesar returned to Entergy in 2018, this time as supervisor in the reactor fuels program at Echelon, Entergy Nuclear’s headquarters in Jackson, Miss.

Behind the scenes: Hidden heroes supporting Entergy’s storm restoration efforts
Three days after Hurricane Francine made landfall, Felton Coleman, manager of Entergy’s Louisiana Distribution Operations Center, stood in a Baton Rouge facility that few know about but that plays a crucial role in restoring power after storms. With hands on the table, Coleman listened intently as his team discussed the latest steps being taken to help restore power to customers across Louisiana.

During Hurricane Francine, our plants underscore the resiliency and strength of nuclear power
Entergy’s Waterford 3 Nuclear Generating Station and River Bend Station in Louisiana and Grand Gulf Nuclear Station in Mississippi operated at full power during Hurricane Francine, which once again shows the resiliency and strength of nuclear power.

Entergy nuclear stations prepare for tropical system
Nuclear plants are designed to exceed requirements to withstand regional natural disasters