Tim Frazier
Tim Frazier brings over 35 years of experience in the nuclear industry, including nearly
23 years with the United States Department of Energy (DOE), where he held senior
positions within the Office of Nuclear Energy and other divisions. His expertise spans
nuclear energy, nuclear policy, the backend of the nuclear fuel cycle, non-proliferation,
nuclear space power, and congressional, state, local, and stakeholder communications.
During his DOE tenure, he managed nuclear operations and facilities both in the field
and from headquarters, leading large, multidisciplinary project teams that included
national laboratories and private-sector contractors. Notable roles included Designated
Federal Officer for the Blue Ribbon Commission on America’s Nuclear Future, Senior
Technical Advisor to the Assistant Secretary for Nuclear Energy, and Program Director
for Radioisotope Power System, where he oversaw the production and delivery of
plutonium-238 power systems for NASA missions, including the Pluto mission that
earned him the NASA Exceptional Public Service Medal in 2007. He also played a key
role in establishing the Global Nuclear Energy Partnership as Acting Associate Deputy
Assistant Secretary.
Recognized internationally as an expert on the backend of the nuclear fuel cycle, Tim
has spoken globally on the subject and led technical delegations, including efforts with
Russia to procure plutonium-238 and down-blend highly-enriched uranium. After
leaving federal service, he served as a Senior Advisor at Dickstein Shapiro LLP and
founded TAFrazier LLC, through which he has consulted for a diverse range of clients,
including nuclear startups, advanced reactor developers, and a national laboratory. He
served as Vice President of Government Programs at GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy
Americas, driving their government business expansion, including the Natrium™
Advanced Reactor Demonstration Program award.
Currently, Tim holds multiple roles: Vice President of Government Programs at Aalo
Atomics, Operating Partner for Nuclear Project Development at Cross River
Infrastructure Partners, and Senior Advisor to the CEO at Zeno Power Systems. His
work focuses on nuclear innovation, policy advocacy, and strategic partnerships across
government and industry.
