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Certifications/Qualifications

  • PhD, Doctor of Philosophy, Public Administration,   ABD

  • M.B.A., Master of Business Administration

  • B.S., Organizational Management

  • DOE National Training Center SAF-290 Readiness Review Team Member

  • DOE National Training Center SAF-291 Readiness Review Team Leader

  • NQA-1 Lead Auditor Certification, LMJ, International, Hilton Head, SC (2007)

  • Level I Lead Assessor Qualification, BWXT, Y-12 National Security Complex, Oak Ridge, TN, 2005 to Present

  • Engineering Management Certification

Dr. Janet M. Weatherly
CEO/Owner

Dr. Weatherly has over twenty-five years of experience supporting the Department of Energy and subcontractors in support of the complex.  Experience includes implementing and managing quality assurance and continuous improvement processes in non-nuclear and nuclear facilities. Results-oriented, resourceful, adaptable readiness leader with a track record of ensuring that processes and facility readiness activities are completed on schedule and within budget constraints.  Experience managing startup and restart of operations by ensuring compliance in the areas of procedures, training, maintenance, testing, and configuration management. Adept at interacting with people from diverse educational and cultural backgrounds, building trust and respect through clear vision, broad experience, solid judgment, and strong communication skills.  Extensive experience leading and participating in numerous readiness reviews acting as a team leader and/or as a team member. In particular has led multidisciplinary teams and subcontractors to meet project goals on time and under budget.  Thorough in documenting scope and project plans, and preparing estimates and schedules.  Skilled at identifying and mitigating risk and solving problems, and expert at coaching readiness personnel, facility operations managers, and Project Managers. Has led readiness preparation and review teams for several complex startups.

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Certifications/Qualifications

  • Certified Process Supervisor

  • Formal Causal Analysis Facilitator

  • Project Management Professional Certification

  • Price Anderson Amendment Act (PAAA) Training

  • Nuclear Criticality Safety Training

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Richard Keith Weatherly
Senior Consultant

Keith has over 34 years of experience supporting the Department of Energy's Y-12 National Security Complex, and is a trusted expert in nuclear operations, production support, safety basis implementation, and continuous improvement. His extensive background spans roles in operations supervision, criticality safety, security, and training, with a consistent focus on meeting production deliverables safely, on schedule, and within budget.

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He currently serves as a Senior Consultant and Casting Subject Matter Expert for Weatherly Consulting, where he provides technical oversight and real-time consultation for microwave casting operations at the Teledyne Brown Test and Demonstration Facility

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Keith is a U.S. Marine Corps veteran with diplomatic security service at embassies worldwide, he holds multiple technical certifications, and maintains an active DOE "Q" Clearance, while continuing to contribute to national security through excellence in nuclear facility operations. 

Tyler M. Pyle
Operations Manager

Tyler is a valuable addition to the Weatherly team, having joined in 2021 to take charge of the day-to-day operations of the business. He expertly manages Human Resources, employee relations, invoicing/accounting, and payroll. With his extensive legal background and years of experience in preparing and reviewing contracts, Tyler confidently navigates the complexities of government contracts. He is a natural with exceptional organizational skills, ensuring that employee concerns are addressed promptly, and providing constant feedback and support to the CEO. 

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Certifications/Qualifications

  • Master of Business Administration (MBA)

  • Bachelor of Science in Management and Leadership Studies

  • Paralegal Certificate

Get in Touch

150 E. Division Road, Suite 9

Oak Ridge, TN 37830

865.556.0987

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