First American Nuclear to Participate in Inaugural Nuclear Innovation Summit

Financial Services Franchise The Benchmark Company to Host Event in Oakridge, Tennessee, the Historical U.S. Hub for Nuclear Innovation 

RICHLAND, Wash., Sept. 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- First American Nuclear Co., [a small modular reactor company] comprised of some of the most experienced advanced nuclear reactor experts in the Western Hemisphere, will participate in the inaugural Nuclear Innovation Summit, hosted by The Benchmark Company. 

The event will take place September 16–17 in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, home to the Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL). Oak Ridge is a hub for advancements in energy, defense, and medical isotopes, and is at the forefront of shaping the future of nuclear science and technology.

The Nuclear Innovation Summit will bring together pioneering public and private companies in the nuclear energy sector alongside Benchmark's network of institutional investors.

"Government, academia, and commercial enterprise are coming together to reclaim U.S. leadership in nuclear energy just in time," said Bill Stokes, Founder & President of First American Nuclear Co. "We look forward to sharing how First American Nuclear will help ensure we have the power not only to keep our lights on, but to serve the emerging needs coming from U.S. manufacturing, AI, and quantum computing advancements."

Stokes, along with First American Nuclear CEO Mike Reinboth, will share insights on the company's roadmap for delivering clean nuclear power to the United States and the world with unprecedented speed, safety, and cost-effectiveness. 

The presentation will include details on Eagle One, First American Nuclear's Small Modular Reactor (SMR), and how it utilizes proprietary integrated natural gas systems to get power online now while simultaneously developing nuclear power capabilities with the same infrastructure. 

Attendees will also learn about First American Nuclear's future goals and ability to turn existing nuclear waste into fuel, safely and sustainably. 

In addition to Stokes and Reinboth, First American Nuclear executives Dr. Eric McFarland, Chief Technology Officer; Dr. James Conca, Nuclear Waste & Policy; Thomas Koenig, Engineering Operations; and Nick Burnett, Chief Operating Officer, will field questions from the audience after the presentation.

For details about the Nuclear Innovation Summit, hosted by The Benchmark Company, visit the event page here. To register for the event, please contact: Jackie Messina at [email protected].

About First American Nuclear Co. 
First American Nuclear brings over 750 years of combined nuclear engineering experience to the development of safe, scalable small modular reactors. Its flagship design, Eagle One, is a factory-built and tested SMR with passive walk-away safety, simplified refueling, and the potential to deliver a 97% reduction in long-lived waste. Delivering reliable, carbon-free power at industry-leading costs, FANCO is redefining how America powers its future.

SOURCE First American Nuclear Co.