SACRAMENTO, CA – The Southwestern Low-Level Radioactive Waste Compact Commission (SWLLRWCC) has selected Ron Gaynor to serve as its Executive Director. 

The SWLLRWCC, established under Public Law 100-712, is the governing body for the Southwestern Low-Level Radioactive Waste Disposal Compact among Arizona, California, North Dakota, and South Dakota. The Commission’s key duties include controlling the exportation of low-level radioactive waste out of the region.

Donna Earley, Chair of the SWLLRWCC said, “I am pleased to officially welcome our new Executive Director, Ron Gaynor, to the SWLLRWCC! Mr. Gaynor brings over 25 years of experience in the low-level radioactive and hazardous waste industries to the Commission. We all look forward to his vision and leadership, as we move into the future.”

Gaynor will be replacing current Executive Director, Kathy Davis, who will be retiring.
Earley further said, “On behalf of all the commissioners, I want to thank Kathy for her service and guidance to the Commission, both as a Commissioner and Executive Director since the beginning of the SWLLRWCC. Kathy has worked endlessly to make strong connections with other compacts and to make our job as commissioners as easy as possible.  We are all truly grateful for her dedication to the work of the Commission.”

Ms. Davis will be continuing with the Commission for a few months to ensure a smooth transition.                                                              

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION: (916) 448-2390, or swllrwcc@swllrwcc.org