Kugler Appointed PSEG Nuclear’s First Female Vice President

On Mar 29, 2023

Shelly Kugler has been named PSEG Nuclear’s vice president, corporate operations support — making her the company’s first woman vice president. PSEG Nuclear, part of the PSEG family of companies, operates the nation’s second-largest nuclear power site, which includes three units in South Jersey: Salem 1, Salem 2 and Hope Creek.

In her new role, Kugler oversees maintenance services, outage services, projects, the fire department and the warehouse. Prior to the promotion, she was PSEG Nuclear’s senior director, corporate operations support. 

“Shelly is a proven leader. With her broad background and extensive knowledge of the PSEG Nuclear fleet’s operations, I’m confident she will excel in this role,” PSEG Nuclear President and Chief Nuclear Officer Eric Carr said. “This well-deserved promotion exemplifies how our investment in top talent ensures we have diverse candidates for elevated positions within our fleet and our company.”

Kugler’s nearly 30-year career with PSEG Nuclear started in regulatory affairs as a staff engineer, and she has held leadership positions in engineering, chemistry and the outage organization. She earned a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from the University of Delaware.

“It is truly an honor to lead our fleet’s key support teams,” Kugler said, who assumed her new role on March 20. “I am grateful for this opportunity and the mentorship, support and confidence I’ve received throughout my career at PSEG. And I look forward to continuing to share my journey with others who seek examples of how to grow and succeed in fields where women are often unrepresented.”

In keeping with PSEG’s commitment to diversity and excellence as part of the company’s leadership and talent development program, Kugler is the ninth woman appointed to a senior role at PSEG during the past 13 months. More than 30% of PSEG executives are women.

The other women PSEG recently appointed leadership roles include: 

• Bernice Rivera Adams as Director, Project Management Office, PSE&G; 
• Susanna Chiu as Senior Director, Workforce Development and Operational Service – Renewables; 
• Helen Gregory as Director, Environmental;  
• Lola Holness as Executive Director, Human Resources – People Advisory Partner;  
• Angela Ortiz as Director, Environmental, Social and Governance and Sustainability;  
• Debra Pool as Senior Director, Talent, Learning & Organizational Development; 
• Katherine Smith as Managing Counsel, State Regulatory Affairs; 
• Trina Washington as Senior Director, Corporate Security. 

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