In this season of reflection and gratitude, we pause to give thanks for co-workers, friends and family. And sometimes those co-workers are our friends and family. Such is the case of Entergy’s Kristie Lowther and Rich Pierson, whose 25-year friendship means more than Christmas gifts—recently, it has meant the gift of life. 

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.

Meet Andrea Tyson, a central design engineering supervisor at River Bend Station. In her role she leads a team of mechanical and civil design engineers responsible for scoping, designing and implementing capital investment plant modifications for the fleet.