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LEADERSHIP TEAM

Get to know the amazing people at Nutherm. We’ve built outstanding relationships with our customers, as we are always focused on providing exceptional service. Behind every successful business there’s a group of talented people, committed to success. Read all about our team below, and get in touch with questions.

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Wade Bowlin

Chief Executive Officer

Mr. Bowlin graduated with a BS in Computer information systems.  His background ranges from Internet start-ups to Department of Defense contracting.  He started his career at Nutherm in 2001, became an owner in 2015, and now leads the business administration team.

Wade Bowlin

Owner / CEO

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Rodger Edwards

Chief Operations Officer

Mr. Edwards started his Nuclear Career in 1997 with the United States Navy.  Upon separating from active duty, he graduated Southern Illinois University with a BS in Electrical Engineering.
Mr. Edwards joined the Nutherm team in 2009, and has been serving as Nutherm’s Engineering Manager
since 2013, and took over responsibilities of COO in March 2026. 

Ray Newell

Chief Commercial Officer / CCO

Rodger Edwards

Chief Operations Officer / COO

Wade Bowlin

Chief Executive Officer

Mr. Bowlin graduated with a BS in Computer information systems.  His background ranges from Internet start-ups to Department of Defense contracting.  He started his career at Nutherm in 2001, became an owner in 2015, and now leads the business administration team.

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Ray Newell

Chief Commercial Officer

Mr. Newell retired from the U.S. Navy after 24 years of service, and holds a B.S. in Business Administration from Columbia Southern University. He joined Nutherm in 2015 as the Business Development Manager and currently serves as Chief Commercial Officer (CCO), where he leads the company’s commercial strategy and growth initiatives.

Wade Bowlin

Chief Executive Officer

Wade Bowlin

Chief Executive Officer

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Zach Drager

VP Business Development

Mr. Drager brings over 20 years of experience in the commercial nuclear industry, specializing in sales, business development, and customer engagement. His background includes supporting operating plants, restart initiatives, and new nuclear projects, with a focus on electrical components and commercial grade dedication. He plays a key role in expanding Nutherm’s customer base and driving growth.

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Kyle Mitchell

Director of Inside Sales

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Adrienne Smith

QA Manager

Prior to joining the Nutherm team in 2006 Ms. Smith worked for a U.S. utility for 16 years in various capacities.  She received her B.S. in Nuclear Engineering in 1982 from University of Illinois – Champaign-Urbana, M.S. in Engineering from University of Arizona – Tucson in 1989, and is a licensed PE in the state of Mississippi.

Zach Drager

VP Business Development

Kyle Mitchell

Director of Inside Sales

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Jack Blurton

Lab Manager

Mr. Blurton has a degree in Industrial Electricity. In 2011 Mr. Blurton joined Nutherm as a Project Manager.
Mr. Blurton is also a Level II Test Technician and Level II Calibration Instrumentation Technician. Mr. Blurton was promoted to Production and Laboratory Manager in 2016.
He oversees all testing and production performed, as well as the calibration program.

Jack Blurton

Lab Manager

Adrienne Smith

QA Manager

Eric Cermak

EQ Manager

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Eric Cermak

EQ Manager

Mr. Cermak has a degree in Automation and has been Nuthem’s seismic engineer since 2010.  Since then, he has served as Project Manager, EQ engineer, Seismic Testing SME, and EMI/RFI SME at Nutherm.  Mr. Cermak has served as Equipment Qualification Manger since 2021.

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