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Bryan Black
VP of Business Development
As Vice President of Business Development at Deep Fission, Bryan Black brings nearly two decades of leadership across wholesale power markets, utility operations, regulatory compliance, and large-scale energy development. His career reflects direct responsibility for power plant operations, market strategy, and commercial execution within highly regulated electricity markets spanning multiple U.S. regions.
Bryan’s experience includes oversight of diversified generation fleets across coal, natural gas, wind, solar, and hydro assets, with accountability for NERC/FERC compliance, emissions compliance, and good utility practice standards. As Director of Market Operations and later Chief Operating Officer at UAMPS, he managed approximately 1,200 MW of load serving 50 municipal utilities across seven western states and oversaw roughly $350 million in annual electricity sales. His role included strategic growth initiatives, resource planning and optimization as well as new generation integration.
Earlier in his career, Bryan traded and dispatched wholesale power across every U.S. power market, including management of generation portfolios at Tenaska Power Services, a company that managed 60,000 MW at the time. He contributed to major commercial nuclear agreements, served large loads in Nevada and led a 100 MW solar/BESS request-for-proposal process for a large load user. Prior to joining Deep Fission, he started the interconnection process and market strategy for a proposed 600 MW small modular nuclear reactor project in Idaho. Later, as the co-founder and CEO of Nodal, he managed commercial relationships, permitting, and development efforts.
Bryan holds a Master of Management in Energy from Tulane University and a Bachelor of Arts from Brigham Young University. His background across regulated utilities, wholesale markets, and first-of-a-kind nuclear development brings a commercially grounded, system-level perspective to advancing next-generation nuclear power within competitive and compliance-driven energy markets.
Jordan Duling
Project Manager
As Project Manager at Deep Fission, Jordan Duling leads the planning, coordination, and execution of the Gravity Reactor development effort. Her role sits at the intersection of engineering and execution, where she helps technical teams stay aligned, organized, and on track through fast-paced project milestones.
Since entering the nuclear industry, Jordan has gained hands-on experience managing complex instrumentation and controls (I&C) projects that require close coordination between engineering teams and other stakeholders. At Deep Fission, she helped shape the company’s internal project management systems from the ground up - defining workflows, building planning tools, and bringing consistency to how work is tracked across teams. Her focus is on maintaining momentum and removing blockers in a fast-moving startup environment.
Her effectiveness as a project leader is strengthened by an unconventional but highly relevant foundation in social work and psychology. That experience gave her a strong grounding in communication, problem-solving, and working with people from all backgrounds—skills that now support her work across technical teams and cross-functional programs. This helps her bridge disciplines, surface risks early, and keep teams aligned on shared goals.
Jordan brings a mix of structure, understanding, and clear communication to her role. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Pittsburg State University. Her work at Deep Fission reflects a balanced, people-first approach to project execution in high-consequence, innovation-driven environments.
John Fehler
Electromechanical Engineer
John is a Texas native – born and raised in the Lone Star State! After acquiring his B.S. in MET/CIS, he found gainful employment in the form of mechanical engineering for petrol-based energy (31.3 31.1 Piping/ASME code work), advanced manufacturing, and robotic/automation engineering. Nine years ago, John started his own engineering and consulting company (NeuTorq Strategies) which has allowed him to experience a multifarious array of different engineering practices (including the Pele Project for the DOD/DOE).
Chloe Frader
VP of Communications
Chloe leads strategic affairs at Deep Fission and is a seasoned strategist with 15 years of experience at the intersection of politics, finance, and tech. A trusted advisor to C-suite leaders and decision-makers from Capitol Hill to Wall Street and Silicon Valley, she has led communications at UNest and J.P. Morgan Asset Management and served on Capitol Hill for Senator Maria Cantwell. Previously, she founded CJX Media, where she helped companies craft compelling messaging and communications strategies.
Chloe holds a B.S. in Journalism from Boston University.
Anya Scuderi
Strategic Finance
Anya brings over 10 years of experience in capital markets, specializing in raising debt and equity, including tax equity, for transformative infrastructure projects in the energy sector. With a proven ability to structure complex financial agreements and develop detailed financial models, Anya has played a key role in fostering strategic finance partnerships that enhance business growth. Her expertise encompasses crafting innovative corporate finance models that drive value for stakeholders. Anya has raised financing and contributed to high-impact projects at leading energy companies, including SunPower Corporation, NRG Energy, Clearway Energy, LanzaTech, and NuScale Power, across both US and EU markets.
Anya holds a Bachelor’s degree in Finance from the University of San Francisco.
Alex Spire
Strategic Solutions Manager
As Strategic Solutions Manager at Deep Fission, Alex Spire operates at the intersection of regulatory strategy, capital formation, and operational execution. As the company’s first employee, he has played a foundational role in building institutional processes, coordinating cross-functional initiatives, and supporting high-stakes engagements with investors and federal stakeholders.
Alex has led complex, time-sensitive efforts requiring precision, discretion, and alignment across technical, financial, and legal teams. During Deep Fission’s APO-related due diligence process, he coordinated collaboration among external counsel, auditors, investment advisors, and internal leadership, fulfilling 192 distinct audit line items and building a comprehensive, regulator-ready due diligence catalog. This effort, completed within compressed timelines, contributed to a $30 million capital raise within 26 months of incorporation. He also played a central role in Deep Fission’s successful acceptance into the U.S. Department of Energy Reactor Pilot Program, authoring and editing a 50+ page application and collaborating closely with engineering leadership to develop cost-share modeling and programmatic strategy.
In parallel, Alex designed and implemented an AI-enabled regulatory and licensing documentation framework that accelerates the production of design-agnostic, regulator-ready materials. By developing internal doctrine and leading training across departments, he operationalized AI tools to increase document production speed by approximately eightfold while maintaining quality and compliance standards—an early example of disciplined AI integration within a nuclear startup.
Prior to joining Deep Fission, Alex worked in climate and nuclear policy, including roles at Ploughshares Fund and the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft, where he focused on nuclear weapons policy and diplomacy. He holds an MBA from Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business and brings a balanced approach that integrates policy fluency, operational rigor, and commercial awareness in advancing next-generation nuclear energy.
Jen Stakich
Investor Relations Manager
As Investor Relations Manager at Deep Fission, Jen Stakich supports investor engagement, capital formation, and external communications. She brings more than 18 years of experience as a business owner and operator, with direct responsibility for building organizations, managing complex budgets, and coordinating high-stakes stakeholders across fast-moving environments.
Jen’s career is grounded in operational leadership and execution at scale. Prior to joining Deep Fission, she founded and led companies in hospitality and global event management, where she held end-to-end responsibility for strategic planning, financial oversight, and day-to-day operations. Her work included managing multi-million-dollar budgets, leading cross-functional teams, and delivering outcomes for clients and partners operating under tight timelines and high expectations—experience that translates directly to investor-facing work in deep-tech and infrastructure-driven businesses.
At Deep Fission, Jen works closely across operations, communications, and leadership to support fundraising activities and maintain strong relationships with current and prospective investors. Her role requires translating technically complex and highly regulated nuclear concepts into clear, credible narratives while ensuring operational discipline behind investor commitments. In this work, Jen holds a broad, hands-on understanding of the company’s technology, business model, and commercialization pathway.
In addition to her operational background, Jen has served in board and advisory capacities, further strengthening her perspective on governance, accountability, and long-term value creation. She holds a B.A. in English Literature from the University of South Florida and brings a systems-oriented, execution-focused approach to supporting Deep Fission’s growth as it advances toward commercialization.
Varun Suri
Principal Mechanical Engineer
Varun is the Principal Mechanical Engineer at Deep Fission, leading the piping, structural, and mechanical systems design for the DBR program. With over 15 years of experience in nuclear and aerospace industries, he focuses on developing integrated solutions where design, fabrication, and testing come together to deliver reliable, manufacturable, and inspectable systems.
Earlier in his career, Varun worked on nuclear systems at Holtec International, Structural Integrity Associates, and Entergy Nuclear, where he specialized in ASME Section III and VIII code compliance, piping and pressure vessel design, flaw tolerance evaluations, and equipment qualification. He later expanded his expertise at The Boeing Company, applying these principles to advanced fabrication techniques and weld procedure development. There, he also led structural testing and component qualification in collaboration with NASA and the FAA—sharpening his ability to deliver robust designs under demanding performance and safety requirements.
Varun holds a M.S. degree from Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) and a BE degree from Bharati Vidyapeeth University in India, both in Mechanical Engineering.
Brian Treadway
Senior Project Director
As Senior Project Director at Deep Fission, Brian Treadway brings more than 30 years of experience in the energy industry, with over two decades of leadership across large-scale operations, project execution, and regulated infrastructure environments. His career reflects sustained responsibility for plant-level performance, safety, and compliance across complex power generation systems, with direct oversight of facilities, people, and budgets operating under rigorous environmental and regulatory requirements.
Brian has led operations and maintenance for coal, gas, and hydroelectric generating facilities. His responsibilities have also included organizational oversight of transmission construction and maintenance, field operations, vegetation management, fleet services, and associated infrastructure. He has served as both corporate and community liaison on plant matters, ensuring plant-wide adherence to safety, environmental, and regulatory standards while balancing operational reliability and cost discipline. His scope has included annual budgets exceeding $10 million and leadership of more than 120 site personnel, translating enterprise strategy into executable initiatives that improve availability, productivity, and performance.
Across his career, Brian has provided leadership and execution oversight for the operational aspects of enterprise-wide transitions and major improvement programs, applying an engineering foundation with pragmatic leadership in high-consequence environments. His experience spans staffing and workforce development, capital and maintenance planning, operational optimization, and continuous improvement—capabilities that are directly applicable to the deployment and operation of next-generation energy infrastructure. He is known for building accountable teams, reinforcing safety culture, and delivering consistent results across diverse asset portfolios.
Brian holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Wisconsin–Platteville and an MBA from the University of Wisconsin–La Crosse. He has also completed executive leadership programs through Harvard Business School and the University of Idaho’s Energy Executive Course, further strengthening his ability to lead complex organizations operating at the intersection of technology, regulation, and public trust.
Megan Williams
Senior Director of Government Relations
As Senior Director of Government Relations at Deep Fission, Megan Williams leads engagement with federal policymakers, defense stakeholders, and international institutions to support regulatory alignment and long-term deployment of advanced nuclear infrastructure. Her work focuses on ensuring that complex energy technologies can be implemented within durable policy frameworks that align public priorities, regulatory oversight, and private capital.
Megan brings 25 years of experience shaping energy policy, infrastructure finance strategies, and public-private investment models across global markets. She has advised infrastructure sponsors, institutional investors, and governments on capital deployment strategies that account for grid constraints, regulatory structures, and long-term system performance. Her work often sits at the intersection of national policy priorities and large-scale infrastructure development, where regulatory clarity and political durability are essential to successful deployment.
Her advisory roles have included work with the U.S. House of Representatives, the U.S. Department of Defense, the World Bank, and the European Union. Across these engagements she has supported the development of policy frameworks and investment strategies affecting energy security, emerging energy technologies, and global infrastructure investment. Her experience includes work across more than 60 countries and spans sectors such as advanced nuclear, renewable energy, and energy-intensive technology infrastructure.
Megan holds undergraduate and graduate degrees in fields related to international policy and governance. Her work at Deep Fission focuses on strengthening relationships with government stakeholders and aligning advanced nuclear deployment strategies with evolving policy, regulatory, and national security priorities.
Supna Zadi
Director, Strategic Initiatives
As Director of Strategic Initiatives at Deep Fission, Supna Zaidi leads cross-functional initiatives that support organizational development, stakeholder engagement, and strategic coordination across the company’s operational and policy activities. Her work focuses on aligning complex external environments with internal execution priorities, supporting leadership efforts that involve government engagement, institutional partnerships, and long-term organizational growth.
Supna brings 25 years of experience in regulatory analysis, legal advocacy, policy advisory work, and strategic risk assessment across public, nonprofit, and private sector environments. As an attorney she has represented clients before federal agencies, immigration courts, and appellate bodies, drafting legal briefs and successfully reversing multiple deportation orders. Her work has also included advising organizations on regulatory matters related to immigration policy, human rights, and community outreach, as well as preparing policy briefings and presentations for congressional staff.
In the policy and international affairs arena, Supna has served as an advisor and contributor on issues related to foreign policy and counter-extremism. She testified twice before the U.S. House Homeland Security Committee and has written research and opinion pieces addressing geopolitical security issues. Her work has also included nonprofit governance and leadership roles supporting civic engagement and community education initiatives.
Earlier in her career, Supna worked in the financial sector as a risk analyst for the Americas region within Deutsche Bank’s corporate security group. In that role she produced threat assessments and geopolitical analysis for senior leadership and business units evaluating global security developments and their potential impact on financial and energy markets. Supna holds a Juris Doctor from New York Law School and completed undergraduate studies with a double major in Political Theory and the History of the Near East, with a minor in Religious Studies.
Martin Zapata
Senior Digital Systems Manager
As Senior Digital Systems Manager at Deep Fission, Martin Zapata leads the design, integration, and execution of enterprise digital systems that support operations in complex, highly regulated environments. He brings more than 20 years of IT leadership experience overseeing large-scale programs that sit at the intersection of business strategy, technical architecture, and day-to-day operational execution.
Martin’s career has focused on building and modernizing enterprise application ecosystems across manufacturing, engineering, and commercial organizations, including environments governed by ITAR, EPA regulations, and ISO 9001 certification. His work includes leading ERP migrations and systems integrations, implementing project and portfolio management platforms, and establishing scalable digital foundations that enable operational discipline, data integrity, and cross-functional alignment. Across these efforts, he has held responsibility for multi-year transformation initiatives involving both business and technical teams.
A defining strength of Martin’s leadership is what he describes as “translator leadership”—the ability to move fluently between executive intent, system design, and hands-on implementation. This approach has enabled him to deliver measurable business outcomes, including significant EBITDA improvements, recurring cost savings, and sustained gains in end-user efficiency through technology-enabled process transformation. He is known for building strong teams, clarifying ownership, and ensuring systems serve real operational needs rather than abstract technical goals.
Martin holds an MBA and is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Information Systems, reflecting a continued commitment to evolving alongside modern technology and business challenges. With a foundation in software development, database design, and project management, he actively leverages AI tools and operational frameworks to enhance communication, empower users, and improve project execution. His work at Deep Fission focuses on establishing a resilient digital backbone that can scale with the company’s long-term ambitions.