Hi Tech Solutions, LLC. proudly announces the appointment of Kirt R. Marlow as Senior Vice President, Energy Deployment. With over 25 years of transformative leadership in both public and private sectors, Mr. Marlow brings significant expertise in nuclear energy projects, large-scale program management, and strategic business growth to HTS.
In his new role, Mr. Marlow will strategically guide Hi Tech’s Energy Deployment division, advancing critical next-generation nuclear initiatives in the U.S. and abroad. His leadership will include oversight of site development, licensing and regulatory compliance, environmental and feasibility studies, strategic partnerships, stakeholder/community engagement, and long-term project growth. Additionally, HTS’s Government Services team will report to Mr. Marlow, capitalizing on his proven experience with high-profile government projects and regulated environments.
“I am honored and enthusiastic to join the talented team at Hi Tech Solutions at such a pivotal moment,” said Mr. Marlow. “The Mountain West region is poised to lead the nation in advanced, secure, and sustainable nuclear energy deployment. I look forward to contributing my experience to realize this ambitious vision, supporting economic growth, innovation, and the delivery of clean, scalable energy security.”
Before joining HTS, Mr. Marlow served as Senior Vice President of Nuclear Solutions at Boston Government Services, overseeing nuclear projects and successfully developing a project backlog exceeding $150 million. He previously held senior roles at Walsh Engineering Services, Areva/Orano, and Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC), managing large-scale projects while supporting the U.S. Department of Energy, commercial nuclear operations, and complex infrastructure initiatives.
Throughout his distinguished career, Mr. Marlow has been recognized for operational excellence, particularly within highly regulated sectors. He is deeply experienced in ASME NQA-1 quality programs, global supply chain oversight, federal contracting strategies, and multi-sector stakeholder coordination. He holds certifications as a Project Management Professional (PMP®) and a Certified Quality Manager.
Mr. Marlow holds a Master of Science in Physics and a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Idaho State University, where he was awarded the DOE ORISE Nuclear Physics Fellowship. Fluent in Spanish, he also brings a global perspective and intercultural expertise to HTS’s international and domestic projects.
“We are excited to welcome Kirt to the HTS executive leadership team,” said Chris Hayter, President and Chief Operations Officer of HTS. “His exceptional track record of driving growth and successfully managing complex energy projects makes him ideally suited to lead our Energy Deployment initiatives during this critical period. With Operation Gigawatt accelerating and our landmark tri-party MOU with Utah and Holtec underway, Kirt’s leadership represents an important milestone for HTS’s strategic direction.”