Dr. Klein is a Professor Emeritus in Engineering at the Cockrell School of Engineering at The University of Texas at Austin, where he has worked since September, 1977 (apart from a leave of absence while he worked for the U.S. Government). Dr. Klein previously served as the Associate Vice Chancellor for Research at The University of Texas System from January 2011 to August 2022. Dr. Klein was a commissioner on the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission from 2006 to March 2010, where he was appointed as Chairman by President George W. Bush from July 2006 to May 2009. Prior to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Dr. Klein served as the Assistant to the Secretary of Defense for Nuclear, Chemical and Biological Defense Programs beginning in 2001. Dr. Klein has served as a director of The Southern Company since July 2010. He also served on the board of Pinnacle West Capital Corporation and its subsidiary, Arizona Public Service Company from June 2010 to May 2023. He serves on the Committee for Nuclear Power in the United Arab Emirates and chairs the Nuclear Reform Monitoring Committee for the Tokyo Electric Power Company following the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear accident. Dr. Klein also serves on the boards of : AVANTech Inc. and Los Alamos Technical Associates. Dr. Klein was elected to the National Academy of Engineering in February 2025 for leadership in the development of programs that enhance the safety of nuclear power plants worldwide. Dr. Klein holds a doctorate in nuclear engineering from the University of Missouri-Columbia. Skills and Qualifications: Dr. Klein is qualified to serve on the Board based on his technical expertise, experience in the nuclear industry, and his deep understanding of NuScale s business environment and opportunities. In addition, he brings valuable experience from his service as a director on other energy company boards and committees.