The Team Behind the Mission

Seasoned operators, strategists, and policy leaders advancing the next generation of behind-the-meter energy infrastructure.

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Executive Management

Leadership with Deep Energy 
& Infrastructure Expertise

The ONE Nuclear team possesses extensive experience in nuclear and energy solutions, specializing in the intersection of design, operations, regulatory frameworks, government relations, and public market dynamics

Richard Taylor

Co-Founder, Chairman,

Chief Executive Officer

Richard Taylor

Co-Founder, Chairman,

Chief Executive Officer

40+ years experience in engineering, commercial, general management and leadership roles at a leading energy company and innovative development and technology companies.

Coen Weddepohl

Chief Financial Officer

Coen Weddepohl

Chief Financial Officer

25+ years of sales and investment experience in energy transition infrastructure and quant hedge funds focused capital formation, funding and risk management.

Robert Carilli

Co-Founder, Chief Strategy Officer

Robert Carilli

Co-Founder, Chief Strategy Officer

30+ years as an entrepreneur with successful ventures in wholesale, retail, software, entertainment, and finance with 16 years of private equity experience.

Kevin Dowd

Co-Founder, Chief Operating Officer

Kevin Dowd

Co-Founder, Chief Operating Officer

25+ years experience in financial and operational corporate restructurings with sector experience in telecom, manufacturing, retail, and defense.

Advisory Board Members

The ONE Nuclear team is supported by an outstanding advisory team 
with deeply relevant nuclear, governmental, and regulatory experience

Joseph Gruters

Advisory Board Member

Joseph Gruters

Advisory Board Member

Advisor 20+ year political career, selected by President Trump as the Chairman of the Republican National Committee and currently serving as a member of the Florida Senate.

Margo Black

Advisory Board Member

Margo Black

Advisory Board Member

Advisor 40+ years experience working at the highest levels for premier insurance and reinsurance companies across various geographies including Brazil as CEO and President of Swiss Re.

Dr. Robert Hayes

Advisory Board Member

Dr. Robert Hayes

Advisory Board Member

Advisor 30+ years experience researching nuclear waste management, retrospective dosimetry and nuclear forensics currently serving as an associate professor at NC State University and Savannah River National Laboratory.

Chris LaCivita

Advisory Board Member

Chris LaCivita

Advisory Board Member

Advisor 30+ years in campaign management and strategic planning most recently serving as the Chief of Staff for the Republican National Committee and Co-Chair of the 2024 Trump campaign.

Slater Bayliss

Advisory Board Member

Slater Bayliss

Advisory Board Member

Advisor 20+ year lobbying career currently serving as co-founder of The Advocacy Partners and as adjunct professor at Florida State University.