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Meet the Nuclear Professionals: Deon Coleman
02/06/2025
Deon Coleman is the newly promoted superintendent of chemistry. He started at Grand Gulf Nuclear Station in Port Gibson, Miss. 12 years ago as a co-op chemistry intern. Coleman grew up in Jefferson County, Miss. and graduated from Alcorn State University.
“Grand Gulf has been a pillar in the local community,” Coleman said. “It’s been an honor to grow up here and develop my career.”
The chemistry department is responsible for protecting the nuclear reactor. As part of his new job, Coleman provides oversight to the group and makes sure everything is managed properly. He is also excited to develop his technicians and grow their proficiency.
“I was developed as a young technician. It afforded me the opportunity to become the chemistry superintendent today,” he said. “I want to be able to pass that knowledge and opportunity down and really teach my technicians we can be part of the solution we want to see.”
As Grand Gulf approaches its 40th anniversary, Coleman said he was excited to see that the same nuclear plant that gave him his start is still around and running strong to give those same opportunities to the next generation of nuclear workers in the local community.
He also mentioned that as a fun fact, he is a proud Dallas Cowboys fan.
