The Nuclear Regulatory Commission on Monday announced the appointment of David A. Castelveter as director of its Office of Public Affairs.
Castelveter, whose career includes stints with the Transportation Security Administration’s Office of Strategic Communications and Public Affairs and the private sector, replaces Eliot B. Brenner, who retired in July after 12 years with NRC. In the position, Castelveter will serve as agency spokesman and the primary communicator with the public and news media.
Castelveter started at TSA in 2012 as director of external communications before his promotion to deputy assistant administrator in 2014. His resume also includes stints as vice president for communications at the Air Transport Association of America, and managing director of corporate communications for US Airways Group.