Donald R. Hoffman has a Bachelor of Science degree in Nuclear Engineering and Science, a Master of Science Degree in Management and Leadership, and a Doctorate of Philosophy in Global Energy Policy.

He served in the US Nuclear Submarine Navy as a Senior Reactor Operator and Engineering Officer from 1970 – 1979.  

He was the Manager in the Nuclear Regulatory Commission’s Licensing and Technical Specifications Division reviewing License Applications and Technical Specifications for the 26 nuclear plants that were licensed in the US post TMI from 1980 – 1985.  

Donald founded EXCEL SERVICES CORPORATION in 1985, a global nuclear engineering consulting company. In the thirty-nine years since the formation of the company, EXCEL has become globally recognized as the premier supplier of licensing, regulatory, engineering, technical, operations and critical infrastructure services to nuclear facilities worldwide.

He has pioneered multiple initiatives that have led the enhanced safety and improved performance of reactor plants globally.

He has served as Executive Advisor to Government and Industry Leaders.   

Donald is a Past President and Fellow of the American Nuclear Society (ANS).

He has served as a former and current member of the Secretary of Commerce’s Civil Nuclear Trade Advisory Committee (CINTAC). He also holds and has held senior advisory positions in the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).