This episode of the EFCOG Exchange Podcast explores EFCOG’s work with the Office of Science and DOE’s 17 National Laboratories.    

EFCOG Board Member and Battelle Executive Vice President of National Laboratory Management & Operations Juan Alvarez joins Mike Nartker, VP of Communications at Longenecker & Associates, a Geosyntec Company to discuss opportunities for EFCOG to collaborate with other organizations like the National Laboratory Directors' Council (NLDC) to share best practices.  Juan also discusses the exciting work happening at DOE Labs across the complex, including the work being done to support the Genesis Mission.   

Stay tuned for future episodes of the EFCOG Exchange Podcast, where we’ll continue spotlighting innovation, collaboration, and success across the DOE enterprise.

This episode of the EFCOG Exchange Podcast explores EFCOG’s work with the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), the semi-autonomous agency within the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) responsible for maintaining and enhancing the safety, security and effectiveness of the U.S. nuclear weapons stockpile.  

EFCOG Deputy Vice Chair and PanTeXas Business Services Division Director/Mission Assurance Officer Colby Yeary joins Mike Nartker, VP of Communications at Longenecker & Associates to discuss current EFCOG work with NNSA and opportunities to improve efficiency while maintaining the highest standards of safety and security.  Colby shares unique insights from his role at NNSA’s Pantex Plant, located near Amarillo, Texas.  

Stay tuned for future episodes of the EFCOG Exchange Podcast, where we’ll continue spotlighting innovation, collaboration, and success across the DOE enterprise.

In our debut episode, EFCOG Chair and Honeywell Federal Solutions VP/GM David “DJ” Johnson sits down with Mike Nartker, VP of Communications at Longenecker & Associates, to explore EFCOG’s history, mission, and the impactful work happening across the DOE complex.

New to EFCOG? This episode offers an engaging introduction to the organization and its current priorities.

Already familiar? You’ll hear fresh insights from DJ and Mike on opportunities to strengthen collaboration with DOE—highlighting how digital tools and AI can help advance the Department’s evolving mission.

Stay tuned for future episodes of the EFCOG Exchange Podcast, where we’ll continue spotlighting innovation, collaboration, and success across the DOE enterprise.