Mr. Lippard is a graduate of North Carolina State University and is a licensed Professional Engineer. Mr. Lippard began his engineering career in 1979 in the electric utility industry. He has extensive experience in the design, operation and maintenance of both nuclear and fossil electric power plants. He worked for 25 years for one of the premiere electric utility companies in the United States known for design, construction and efficient operation of their power plants. He has worked since 2006 with two international nuclear power plant design companies performing plant design and licensing activities.