Knoxville News May 1, 2012 Mark Whitney will be the U.S. Department of Energy's new cleanup chief chief in Oak Ridge, effective in August, DOE announced today. Whitney currently serves as the National Nuclear Security Administration's acting principal assistant deputy administrator for defense nuclear nonproliferation. He's held that job since July 2011. He's been a member of the government's Senior Executive Service since 2005. In a statement, David Huizenga, DOE's senior advisor for EM, said: "Mark is an engaging leader with a broad understanding of DOE-wide programs and policies and has a history of proven success developing and implementing strategies to improve organizational performance. I am pleased Mark has agreed to take on this important role and devote his talents to the nuclear waste cleanup mission in his home state of Tennessee." Sue Cange currently serves as acting assistant manager for EM and DOE said she would return to her role as deputy assistant manager.
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