ORNL director Thom Mason moving to Batelle

Photo courtesy of Oak Ridge National Laboratory

After 10 years as the Director of Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Thom Mason is leaving for a position with Batelle as senior vice president for laboratory operations in Columbus, Ohio. Thank you for your tremendous leadership and support.

Mason was instrumental in the discussion that led to the creation of IACMI-The Composites Institute while president and CEO of UT-Battelle LLC.

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