Kelly Ferneau
About Kelly Ferneau
Kelly Ferneau serves as the Site Vice President at American Electric Power, a position he has held since 2022. He has extensive experience in the nuclear energy sector, having worked in various roles at Exelon Nuclear, Entergy, and AEP Energy over a career spanning more than three decades.
Current Role at American Electric Power
Kelly Ferneau serves as the Site Vice President at American Electric Power, a position held since 2022. In this role, Ferneau oversees operations at the Cook Nuclear Plant, ensuring compliance with safety standards and operational efficiency. The responsibilities include managing plant personnel, coordinating maintenance activities, and implementing strategic initiatives to enhance plant performance.
Previous Experience at Exelon Nuclear
Ferneau has extensive experience at Exelon Nuclear, where she held various positions from 1990 to 2009. She began her career as a Program Engineer and progressed to roles such as License Training, Unit Supervisor, Shift Manager, and FIN Team Manager. This experience provided her with a solid foundation in nuclear operations and management, particularly at the Byron Station.
Experience at AEP Energy
At AEP Energy, Ferneau worked from 2013 to 2018 in several capacities, including Operations Support Manager and Operations Director. In these roles, she focused on optimizing operational processes and supporting outage management at the DC Cook facility. Her tenure at AEP Energy contributed to her expertise in energy operations and management.
Role at Entergy
Ferneau worked as the Assistant Outage Manager at Entergy from 2009 to 2013. During her time at the Palisades plant, she was responsible for coordinating outage schedules and ensuring that maintenance activities were completed efficiently and safely. This role further developed her skills in outage management within the nuclear sector.
Education and Mechanical Engineering Background
Ferneau earned a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (BSME) from Trine University, studying from 1986 to 1990. This educational background laid the groundwork for her technical expertise in engineering principles, which she has applied throughout her career in the nuclear energy sector.