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John Dent

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Executive Vice President & Chief Nuclear Officer at Nebraska Public Power District
📍 Columbus, Nebraska, United States

John Dent is the Executive Vice President and Chief Nuclear Officer for Nebraska Public Power District, leading the Cooper Nuclear Station. His leadership has been credited with elevating the stations operational success, and his prior experience includes serving as Site Vice President for Entergy Nuclear Operations.

In 2023, he was reportedly the highest-paid public official in a state agency analysis, with total compensation of $1. 3 million due to a performance bonus.

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Experience
38 Years
Current Role
Executive Vice President & Chief Nuclear Officer
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Columbus, Nebraska, United States
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Plant Performance
He is recognized as a leader who has guided the Cooper Nuclear Station to become one of the top-performing nuclear plants in the United States.
Operational Excellence
As CNO, he is directly responsible for the station's problem identification and resolution programs, which are frequently reviewed by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
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Career

Work history

8-2022
Executive Vice President & Chief Nuclear Officer
Nebraska Public Power District
7-2017 - 7-2022
Site Vice President & Chief Nuclear Officer
Entergy Nuclear & Nebraska Public Power District
4-2013 - 7-2017
Site Vice President, Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station
Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc.
2-2012 - 4-2013
General Manager, Plant Operations, Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station
Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc.
2-2009 - 4-2012
General Manager, Operations Support
Entergy Nuclear
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Education
1987 - 1995
Bachelor's degree
Widener University
2005 - 2007
Senior Reactor Operator License
Seabrook Station
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