Adams has shaped her career in project management, inspired by a family legacy of first responders. Growing up surrounded by retired rangers, mail carriers, railroad nurses, police officers and military personnel, she learned the value of service and resilience early on. For Adams, the noble cause of making power was a calling, and she found her niche in the technical and team-oriented environment of the nuclear industry.����
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Starting her career in operations, Adams quickly knew she wanted to learn every aspect of��operating��a plant. After years as a plant operator, her passion for cross-functional teamwork led her to move into project management within the engineering sector. She recognized that building connections and strong relationships was key to success in project management, enabling effective communication and progress in complex projects.����

Trust is essential in project management, and Adams has fostered this trust with her colleagues throughout her career at Entergy. This trust is��evident��in the successful outcome of her projects. Her efforts created a supportive environment where every team member thrived and effectively addressed the challenges that arose.����

As Adams reflects on her development over the years, she credits her mother with instilling the importance of paving the way for future generations of women, teaching her that every action she takes impacts those who will follow. “The women who come today set the stage for those who come tomorrow,” Adams said.����

Committed to recognizing the��hard work��of her team, Adams strives to ensure that strong contributions do not go unnoticed. She��demonstrates��that leadership is not just about authority but also about empowering others.����
Adam’s ability to build trust and support within her team has been a crucial factor in her success. By creating an environment where everyone feels valued and empowered, she has not only contributed to multiple project achievements but has also strengthened the foundation for future collaboration within the organization.��

“I grew up at Grand Gulf,” said Rogers. “I remember when I first applied for the job. I was so terrified. It was my first real grown-up job. I can remember shaking during my interview.”��

Rogers’��operations class was the first group hired in six years after the plant start up. He said there was a surplus of operators left over from when Mississippi Power and Light Company, now Entergy, decided to stop construction on Grand Gulf after the Three Mile Island nuclear plant accident in Pennsylvania in 1979.��

“It was so eerie when construction stopped,” he said. “It was almost like a ghost town. Tools were left in place. It was just like it was waiting for the workers to return.”��

Rogers grew up in nearby Vicksburg, so Grand Gulf has always been home to him. His mother was one of the first female Instrument and Control technicians hired back in 1985 when the plant went into commercial operation. Rogers remembers finishing his degree in electronics and his mother encouraging him to apply for the operations job. It was a decision he said he has never regretted.��

“This place has been my home for so long,” said Rogers. “I worked eight–hour shifts back then for six days straight. I spent more time with my coworkers than my family, so they became my family. I’ve always had a great relationship with former and current employees.”��

Rogers has held various positions in operations, maintenance and training during his tenure at Grand Gulf. He has used all that knowledge from over the years to help build the proficiency of current operators going through license classes.��

“Over the last 40 years, we have taken all that operating experience and built it into procedures,” he said. “I tell my operators now, ‘just follow the procedure.’ I take a lot of pride in making operators better and feeling confident that when they are out in the plant, they have the skills and ability to run it efficiently.”��

Rogers said he plans to retire in 2026, but he will always be proud of the friends he has made along the way.��

“The partnership between MCHS and our company began in 2018,” said Paul “Scotty” Campbell, transmission control center training supervisor. “I saw that there was a need to develop the talent in this area and show them why they should come work at Entergy.”��

This realization led to the establishment of a partnership that would lead hearts and minds of young engineering interests at Madison Central High School to see that amazing career fields are right in their backyard.����

The MCHS Academy of Engineering has a three-week learning unit with Entergy to help students understand how engineering plays a role in their daily lives. About 20 students were given the opportunity to put their learned knowledge into action and see firsthand how all parts of electricity work, including clean nuclear power. One student shared, “Seeing the schematics for the power grid was really neat since I’ve been exposed to that in digital electronics.” Another said, “I finally understand the process of getting electricity from fossil fuels to a home, and about all of the people required to get it accomplished.”��

“Career readiness is an essential skill that is needed on day one to get a job,” says Rosalyn Howard, Entergy program manager for Diversity and Workplace Strategies. Howard served as the organizer for this event and said, “There must be a focus through stakeholder engagement, meaning that we are sharing knowledge with the community and nurturing the future workforce.”����

The students were also able to gain valuable insight from our Chief Nuclear Officer Kimberly Cook-Nelson as well.����

“We spend a lot of time at Entergy focusing on volunteering in local schools,” she said. “We start in the middle schools, then continue through high schools, trade schools and colleges to help people see and know what a career at Entergy looks like.”��

As part of the program, students were able to visit the Hinds Power Plant, Transmission Control Center and Transmission headquarters. “Seeing real-world applications of power generation, transmission and control helped bridge the gap between classroom concepts and industry practices”, said Michelle Robinson, academy director and science department chair at MCHS. “Thank you to Entergy for providing such a comprehensive and impactful experience.”��

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Entergy Arkansas recently launched a new initiative – The Power of Prosperity – a partnership to support Historically Black Colleges and Universities, or HBCUs, while simultaneously providing students with additional educational opportunities to empower them to build generational wealth.��This 10-year, $20 million initiative is part of Entergy’s commitment to HBCUs across the company’s service area in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas.

The Power of Prosperity will provide academic scholarships, facility grants and endowments, workforce development programming, internship experiences, access to resources and financial aid, seeded investment accounts and generational wealth building for HBCU students.

The first program to be announced from Entergy’s long-term commitment is the company’s Power Your Future Scholarship which is designed to support current college undergraduates pursuing eligible technology majors who plan to further their education at designated HBCUs. Selected students will receive a $5,000 award, with up to 20 scholarships available from Entergy shareholder funds.

In Arkansas, current college undergraduate sophomores, juniors or seniors in an eligible technology major at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff or Philander Smith College can apply. Additionally, Arkansans pursuing four-year technology degrees at any qualifying HBCU in Entergy’s service area in Louisiana, Mississippi or Texas are eligible to apply.

Administered by Scholarship America®, the nation’s largest manager of scholarships and educational support programs, the Power Your Future Scholarship is part of Entergy’s broader initiative.

“As the oldest HBCU in Arkansas, UAPB is thrilled to continue and broaden our partnership with Entergy through its Power of Prosperity program and the Power Your Future Scholarship program,” said Dr. Andrea Stewart, the interim chancellor at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff. “We commend Entergy’s direction, vision, and long-term commitment to HBCUs and the communities we both serve, and we look forward to the bright futures these opportunities will bring to our students.”

“Entergy Arkansas is proud to support the Power Your Future Scholarships as part of our ongoing commitment to the students and institutions shaping Arkansas’s future,” said Ventrell Thompson, vice president of customer service. “By investing in HBCUs and the talented individuals they serve, we’re hoping to introduce more students to opportunities in the energy sector, strengthen our communities, and continue building an inclusive and innovative energy workforce in Arkansas.”

Over the course of the next decade, Entergy’s strategic partnerships will equip students with tools and knowledge to build a path to multigenerational wealth for a brighter tomorrow. This includes:

• An annual competitive grant program to fund facility improvements, research endeavors, and endowments at HBCUs in the Entergy service area, aimed at addressing inequalities and enhancing the long-term viability of these institutions.
• Offering pathways to employment at Entergy for top-performing HBCU students through workforce development initiatives, including 10 annual internships, targeted college recruitment events, strategic partnerships with university administration and faculty, and more.
• Access to��, a national nonprofit that provides support in areas such as finance, food, education, healthcare, childcare, tax help, utility payments and more through their “one-stop shop” program.
• Access to financial literacy education and coaching through Entergy’s partnership with��, a digital investment platform designed to help close the racial wealth gap by empowering more people in the Black community to use the power of the stock market to grow their wealth.

For more information about the Power Your Future Scholarship, including application details and eligibility requirements,��. Interested students must submit their applications by the April 9th deadline.

About Entergy Arkansas

Entergy Arkansas provides electricity to approximately 735,000 customers in 63 counties. Entergy Arkansas is a subsidiary of ���ϳԹ���. Entergy produces, transmits and distributes electricity to power life for 3 million customers through our operating companies in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas. We’re investing for growth and improved reliability and resilience of our energy system while working to keep energy rates affordable for our customers. We’re also investing in cleaner energy generation like modern natural gas, nuclear and renewable energy. A nationally recognized leader in sustainability and corporate citizenship, we deliver more than $100 million in economic benefits each year to the communities we serve through philanthropy, volunteerism and advocacy. Entergy is a Fortune 500 company headquartered in New Orleans, Louisiana, and has approximately 12,000 employees. Learn more at����and connect with��@EntergyARK��on social media.

From an early age, Sanford was drawn to mathematics and problem-solving which led him to a career in engineering. “I found the nature of engineering appealing because success is measured by objective results, either the design works or it doesn’t,” he explained.������

Throughout his career, Sanford has often been one of a few, if not the only, Black professionals on his team. While this presented challenges,��including the weight of representation and the need for heightened awareness in professional settings, he found strength in self-confidence and a commitment to mentorship. “It has given me a deeper understanding of the importance of inclusion, not just for those who share my background,��but for all underrepresented groups.”����

His role in the nuclear industry takes on even greater significance as he paves the way for future engineers. “Representation matters,” he said. “Being here means that younger students, especially from marginalized backgrounds, can see that a career in nuclear engineering is possible for them too.”����

Since joining Waterford 3, Sanford has played a critical role in multiple engineering disciplines, including central programs engineering, systems engineering and electrical design engineering. His expertise spans across regulatory compliance, troubleshooting complex plant issues and optimizing preventative maintenance strategies to enhance reliability.������

As a leader within the DIB group, Sanford is passionate about expanding outreach efforts to local schools and underserved communities. He envisions partnerships with other industries and educational institutions to create mentorship programs, site tours and academic support initiatives.����

Looking ahead, Sanford sees inclusion as a defining factor in shaping the future workforce. “Younger generations prioritize diversity when choosing employers. Companies, like Entergy, that embrace these values will attract the best minds in STEM,” he said.��

From an early age, Sanford was drawn to mathematics and problem-solving which led him to a career in engineering. “I found the nature of engineering appealing because success is measured by objective results, either the design works or it doesn’t,” he explained.������

Throughout his career, Sanford has often been one of a few, if not the only, Black professionals on his team. While this presented challenges,��including the weight of representation and the need for heightened awareness in professional settings, he found strength in self-confidence and a commitment to mentorship. “It has given me a deeper understanding of the importance of inclusion, not just for those who share my background,��but for all underrepresented groups.”����

His role in the nuclear industry takes on even greater significance as he paves the way for future engineers. “Representation matters,” he said. “Being here means that younger students, especially from marginalized backgrounds, can see that a career in nuclear engineering is possible for them too.”����

Since joining Waterford 3, Sanford has played a critical role in multiple engineering disciplines, including central programs engineering, systems engineering and electrical design engineering. His expertise spans across regulatory compliance, troubleshooting complex plant issues and optimizing preventative maintenance strategies to enhance reliability.������

As a leader within the DIB group, Sanford is passionate about expanding outreach efforts to local schools and underserved communities. He envisions partnerships with other industries and educational institutions to create mentorship programs, site tours and academic support initiatives.����

Looking ahead, Sanford sees inclusion as a defining factor in shaping the future workforce. “Younger generations prioritize diversity when choosing employers. Companies, like Entergy, that embrace these values will attract the best minds in STEM,” he said.��

JACKSON, Miss. – Entergy Mississippi is welcoming three new executives to lead all power plant operations, reliability and business operations across the company’s service area. The appointments come as Entergy executes transformative milestones in the company’s history, including building a����in the Mississippi Delta.

The new executives include Lee Alexander, vice president of power plant operations, Kamisha Quates, vice president of reliability and Jeremy Vanderloo, vice president of business operations and strategy. They collectively bring more than 60 years of utility experience in operations, maintenance, project management, system planning, environmental standards, asset implementation, regulatory and public affairs.

“Lee, Kamisha and Jeremy have a wealth of knowledge that we’re lucky to have on our lead team,” said Haley Fisacklerly, president and CEO. “We’re at a critical moment with the construction of the Delta Blues Advanced Power Station and the retirement of the Gerald Andrus Steam Electric Station, and Lee will be an asset in this transition. As we continue to strengthen our grid for the future, Kamisha’s leadership will ensure power reliability for all of our customers. Jeremy has been integral to many of the recent significant milestones that have positioned us for this growth which will make lasting, positive change in our state.”

Alexander has overall responsibility for safely managing and operating Entergy Mississippi’s non-nuclear power generation fleets.

Prior to his new appointment, he served as senior manager, where he oversaw plant operations at Hinds and Attala Power Stations. He also managed the Baxter Wilson Power Station, and oversaw the demolition and decommissioning of the plant, alongside the Rex Brown Power Station. Alexander joined Entergy in 1998 and has held numerous positions over the years, including operator, technician, maintenance supervisor, process superintendent, and production superintendent.

He succeeds Demitrius Davis, who was recently named vice president of power plant operations for Entergy Louisiana and Entergy New Orleans.

Quates is responsible for overseeing safety, operations, construction, reliability improvement, engineering, asset planning, distribution dispatching, meter services, contract management, and emergency restoration for the company’s transmission and distribution systems.

She previously served as director of regulatory and strategic initiatives in system planning for Entergy. Prior to joining Entergy, she worked for Southern Company, leading asset and environmental planning, renewable generation development and asset implementation, among various other leadership roles in the organization. She has a bachelor’s degree in engineering and a master’s degree of business administration from the University of Alabama at Birmingham.

Quates steps in for Shawn Corkran, who retired in February 2025.

Vanderloo will lead the development of the company’s overall strategy to drive more growth and enhance operations, while working collaboratively across the corporation to achieve strategic objectives and execute key initiatives.

He joined Entergy’s legal department in 2009. He was promoted to vice president of regulatory affairs in 2019 where he led Entergy’s regulatory organization. In 2023, Vanderloo also assumed leadership of the public affairs group.�� Before joining Entergy, Vanderloo practiced electric utility regulatory and employee benefits law with Wise Carter Child & Caraway, P.A.

Vanderloo graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy with a Bachelor of Science in mechanical engineering and went on to serve in the U.S. Marine Corps, attaining the rank of major. He also earned both his Juris Doctor and MBA from Mississippi College.

These appointments reflect Entergy Mississippi’s continued commitment to becoming a premier utility provider.

About Entergy Mississippi

Entergy Mississippi provides electricity to approximately 459,000 customers in 45 counties. Entergy Mississippi is a subsidiary of ���ϳԹ���, a Fortune 500 electric company. Entergy powers life for 3 million customers through our operating companies in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas. We’re investing in the reliability and resilience of the energy system while helping our region transition to cleaner, more efficient energy solutions. With roots in our communities for more than��, Entergy is a nationally recognized leader in sustainability and corporate citizenship. Since 2018, we have delivered more than $100 million in economic benefits each year to local communities through philanthropy, volunteerism and advocacy. Entergy is headquartered in New Orleans, Louisiana, and has approximately 12,000 employees. For the latest news from Entergy Mississippi, visit the����and connect with��@EntergyMS��on social media.

Administered by Scholarship America®, the nation’s largest manager of scholarships and educational support programs, the Power Your Future Scholarship is part of ���ϳԹ���’s broader initiative,��. This initiative is designed to provide students and their families with free access to financial resources that foster the success of HBCU students and promote generational wealth.

As part of this commitment, Entergy has����$20 million over 10 years to elevate and empower HBCUs and their students across its service area in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas. These funds will support enhanced education, career readiness and workforce development programs at HBCUs.

“Entergy Mississippi is thrilled to offer the Power Your Future Scholarship as a means to empower the next generation of technology leaders,” said Haley Fisackerly, president and CEO. “By supporting students in their pursuit of higher education at HBCUs and minority-serving institutions, we are investing in an innovative future for our communities in Mississippi.”

Interested students must submit their applications by the April 9th deadline. The application process includes submitting required materials as specified by Scholarship America.

For more information about the Power Your Future Scholarship, including application details and eligibility requirements,��.

About Entergy Mississippi

Entergy Mississippi provides electricity to approximately 459,000 customers in 45 counties. Entergy Mississippi is a subsidiary of ���ϳԹ���. Entergy produces, transmits and distributes electricity to power life for 3 million customers through our operating companies in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas. We’re investing for growth and improved reliability and resilience of our energy system while working to keep energy rates affordable for our customers. We’re also investing in cleaner energy generation like modern natural gas, nuclear and renewable energy. A nationally recognized leader in sustainability and corporate citizenship, we deliver more than $100 million in economic benefits each year to the communities we serve through philanthropy, volunteerism and advocacy. Entergy is a Fortune 500 company headquartered in New Orleans, Louisiana, and has approximately 12,000 employees. Learn more at����and connect with��@EntergyMS��on social media.

Administered by Scholarship America®, the nation’s largest manager of scholarships and educational support programs, the Power Your Future Scholarship is part of ���ϳԹ���’s broader initiative,��. This initiative is designed to provide students and their families with free access to financial resources that foster the success of HBCU students to support underserved communities and to promote the creation of generational wealth.

As part of this commitment, Entergy has����$20 million over 10 years to elevate and empower HBCUs and their students across its service area in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas. These funds will support enhanced education, career readiness and workforce development programs at HBCUs.

“Entergy New Orleans is thrilled to offer the Power Your Future Scholarship as a means to empower the next generation of technology leaders,” said Deanna Rodriguez, president and CEO of Entergy New Orleans. “By supporting students in their pursuit of higher education at HBCUs and minority-serving institutions, we are investing in an innovative future for our communities in the greater New Orleans area.”

Interested students must submit their applications by the April 9th deadline. The application process includes submitting required materials as specified by Scholarship America.

For more information about the Power Your Future Scholarship, including application details and eligibility requirements,��.

About Entergy New Orleans

Entergy New Orleans provides electricity to approximately 208,000 customers and natural gas to approximately 109,000 customers in Orleans Parish, Louisiana. Entergy New Orleans is a subsidiary of ���ϳԹ���, a Fortune 500 electric company. Entergy powers life for 3 million customers through our operating companies in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas. We’re investing in the reliability and resilience of the energy system while helping our region transition to cleaner, more efficient energy solutions. With roots in our communities for more than 100 years, Entergy is a nationally recognized leader in sustainability and corporate citizenship. Since 2018, we have delivered more than $100 million in economic benefits each year to local communities through philanthropy, volunteerism and advocacy. Entergy is headquartered in New Orleans, Louisiana, and has approximately 12,000 employees. For the latest news from Entergy New Orleans, visit the����and connect with��@EntergyNOLA��on social media.

The students observed lineworkers, who are currently in the company’s “boot camp,” demonstrating how they repair power lines, toured the equipment yard and learned about the technology used to maintain electrical infrastructure. Employees shared insights into careers in utility maintenance, engineering and emergency response.

The lineworkers boot camp is a training program that introduces new hires to the fundamentals of working with high-voltage electrical equipment and helps explain the key principle of safety as a core value. Trainees learn through classroom instruction and practice on real, but unenergized, equipment.

Boot camp is followed by a four-year apprenticeship before earning the designation of journeyman lineworker. The apprenticeship includes the paid-work component and the instructional component, where new employees acquire workplace-relevant knowledge and skills deemed necessary by the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers to become a certified lineworker.

When disasters occur, lineworkers average 16-hour workdays and must be generally in good health, because one key skill required is setting and climbing power poles. Every day functions include installing fixtures such as breaker boxes, switches and motor controls to generate, transmit and distribute energy safely.

The visit was arranged through the company’s partnership with the Academies of Central Arkansas, which connects students with local businesses to help them explore potential career paths. This program is a community-wide transformation of the public high school experience for students in the Jacksonville North Pulaski, Little Rock, North Little Rock and Pulaski County Special School Districts.

“Our goal is to expose students to careers that are available in Central Arkansas,” said Markous Jewett, vice president of the Academies of Central Arkansas. “We have a great business community in the area, and we are thankful for their commitment to help these students find their career path.”

The Academies of Central Arkansas ensure that all scholars graduate ready for college, ready for careers, ready for enlistment and ready to be life-long learners. The program includes a series of field trips, job shadowing opportunities and industry workshops to expose students to high-demand professions in their community.

“This program exposes our students to different options to explore after they graduate from high school,” said Felicia Wheat, lead academy coach for the Pulaski County Special School District. “We are grateful for businesses like Entergy because they do a wonderful job showing so many different routes within one business that students can explore.”

For some students, the visit sparked new career ambitions. Senior Ayden Merritt said he was already considering becoming a lineworker after graduation and after speaking with employees from Entergy Arkansas, he is more confident than ever.

“This whole experience has been awesome. I don’t think I could have gotten this knowledge without being here and talking with some of the team about the community they have with each other.”

“We’re excited to provide students with an experience to talk to our employees,” said Katherine Holmstrom, business expansion and retention representative for Entergy Arkansas. “We want to provide first-hand knowledge of the challenges our teams face each day and hopefully help students figure out if this is something they would enjoy doing in process.”

Entergy Arkansas employees also discussed the growing demand for skilled workers in the utility sector and the benefits of pursuing careers in the field. The company offers apprenticeships, technical training programs and entry-level positions for those interested in careers ranging from engineering to customer service.

“I really enjoy teaching and having the chance to see the students’ eyes light up when we talk about the career opportunities with the company is fun,” said David Fleeman, senior lead training specialist for Entergy Arkansas. “I teach classes at Baseline and Pulaski Tech and just like giving students information about our growing industry.”

The Academies of Central Arkansas at Robinson High School will continue to offer similar visits throughout the year, introducing students to various career opportunities at Entergy Arkansas. If you are interested in joining the team, visit our careers website at��.