Frank A. Putzu
Frank A. Putzu
National Laboratory of the Rockies
Frank A. Putzu has served as Senior Advisor, National Security and Nonproliferation, at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, since 2023, with 30 years of experience in legal and policy frameworks in maritime and space energy applications, and for the control, security, and nonproliferation of weapons and materials. Mr. Putzu served as Counsel, Naval Reactors, an integrated organization of the Navy and the Department of Energy led by a four-star Admiral, from 2003-2023. As Counsel, Mr. Putzu advised the senior leadership of NR on legal and business issues associated with maritime nuclear power, and international treaties, agreements and regulations. Mr. Putzu also served in special assignments for the Navy and Department of War, including Counsel and senior advisor to investigations and evaluations of matters of great interest to the United States.
Mr. Putzu received the Presidential Rank of Meritorious Service Award in 2018, Department of Energy/National Nuclear Security Administration Distinguished Career Service Award in 2023, Department of the Navy Superior Civilian Service Award in 2020, 2018, 2008, and 2003, the DoN Meritorious Civilian Service Award in 2022, 2016, 2006, and 2005, and Department of Energy Honors Award in 2015.
Mr. Putzu is a graduate of Duke University, Durham, NC. He received his J.D. from the American University, Washington College of Law, Washington, D.C.