Carol Lane

Carol Lane is an experienced aerospace and energy executive who currently serves as the Vice President of Government Relations at X-energy.12 Here are some key details about her career and background:

Professional Experience

Carol Lane joined X-energy in 2015 and has been in her current role as Vice President of Government Relations since May 2022.2 In this position, she leads government relations for X-energy, working with Congress and the executive branch to advance the company's business goals and objectives within U.S. national policy frameworks.1

Previous Roles::

• Consultant for X-energy (2015-2022)
• President of Cynergy, LLC (2015-present)
• Vice President of Washington Operations at Ball Aerospace & Technologies Corp. (2003-2014)
• VP Business Development at Lockheed Martin Space Systems Company (1989-2001)

Background and Expertise

Carol Lane has over 20 years of experience in government and the private sector, focusing on energy, civilian space, and national security policy.1 Her career spans roles in both industry and government:

• Legislative Branch: Served as staff director for the Science, Technology and Space Subcommittee of the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation
• Executive Branch: Appointed by President Reagan as Director of the Office of Commercial Space Transportation in the U.S. Department of Transportation

Education and Affiliations

• Graduate of George Washington University12
• Currently serves as President of the American Astronautical Society (AAS)
• Former Chairman of the Board for Women in Aerospace
• Former Vice President of Development for ARCS (STEM education)
• Mentor for the Brooke Owens Foundation

Carol Lane's extensive experience in both the public and private sectors, combined with her leadership roles in aerospace and energy organizations, makes her well-suited for her current position at X-energy, where she helps advance the company's goals in developing next-generation nuclear reactor technology.13