Mr. Branter retired in 2011 after 46 years in the radiological controls field.  He previously worked for Epsilon Systems as a principal radiological consultant.  He also worked for CH2MHill/Washington Group Idaho, Bechtel/Babcock Wilcox Idaho, Inc., and other contractors for a variety of programs at the Idaho Site.  A registered radiation protection technologist, Mr. Branter is a high school graduate who has taken nuclear engineering courses at Idaho State University.  He is interested in environmental and civic issues.  Mr. Branter resides in Idaho Falls, Idaho, and was appointed to the board in June 2014.  He serves as the chair of the EM SSAB in Idaho.