All Hands Meeting Q and As
Click here to read the questions and answers from the All-Hands Meeting held on July 14, 2025.
You can submit questions in advance of Monday’s all hands meeting
If you would like to submit a question in advance of the all hands meeting being held Monday, you may submit it by clicking here. All questions are anonymous and untracked. The link will also be available via a QR code at the meeting.
Organizational Change
Sam Dolynchuk will be moving into the role of Chief Operating Officer (COO) for UCOR later this year, replacing Pat Timbes, who is taking a new role within Amentum. Sam currently serves as Performance Optimization Director. In her new role, she will continue the effort to ensure seamless integration between the company’s product lines and…
Tick bite prevention
During 2025, 12 members of the UCOR workforce have reported finding ticks embedded in their skin (sometimes several ticks on one individual). This marks a notable increase from the two incidents that were reported in 2024. According to the Tennessee Department of Health, the populations of six medically important tick species in Tennessee are increasing.…
A message from Ken
To the UCOR Workforce: Recently, we lost a member of the UCOR family—Cheryl Jeffers. A few weeks ago, Cheryl collapsed in the field unexpectedly and was rushed to the hospital. Unfortunately, she did not recover. Cheryl was an integral member to our cleanup mission at ORNL. I would like to offer my condolences to…
Beware of Fake Amazon Sites & Phishing Scams
To the UCOR workforce: With Amazon Prime Day running from July 8–11, scammers are on high alert—and we should be, too. Over 1,000 new fake Amazon‑themed domains were registered in June alone, and 87% have already been flagged as malicious or suspicious, aiming to trick shoppers into giving up login credentials or funds. More than 120,000…
Quarter 3 personal safety initiative plans
Focusing on goals, setting intentions, and acting with purpose to keep ourselves and coworkers safe are among the best things we can do to positively influence the safety of our workplace and beyond. UCOR encourages you to show commitment to your personal health and safety as well as that of your family and coworkers by…
Mission Ready Safety Bulletin: Fireworks
Each year, thousands of people are injured badly enough to require medical treatment after fireworks-related incidents. Even less powerful devices like small firecrackers and sparklers can cause significant injuries. Sparklers can ignite clothing and cause severe burns. According to the National Safety Council, sparklers account for 25% of fireworks-related emergency room visits, with many of…
Sunscreen
According to the Skin Cancer Foundation, sunscreen is an important part of a complete sun protection strategy. They recommend that men, women, and children over six months of age use sunscreen every day. This includes people that tan easily, as damage by sun exposure happens over a lifetime, whether you burn or not. Sunscreens are…
A message from Ken
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s National Terrorism Advisory System has determined that our country is currently in a “heightened threat environment,” with a persistent and lethal threat from domestic violent extremists and those associated with foreign terrorist organizations. Details on the Advisory System are here: National Terrorism Advisory System | Homeland Security Let’s…
