Public engineering firm profile
AMS Corporation
Knoxville, TN
Innovating Nuclear Technology
- Services
- 18
- Offices
- 1
- Leaders
- 10
- Founded
- 1977
- Size Estimate
- 100 employees
Overview
AMS Corporation provides test equipment, training, and engineering services to verify the performance of instrumentation and control (I&C) systems in nuclear facilities worldwide. Founded in 1977 as a spinoff from Oak Ridge National Laboratory and the University of Tennessee, it verifies the accuracy and response times of safety-critical systems to ensure timely plant shutdown. AMS Corporation serves nuclear utilities across 26 countries, backed by a technical staff of engineers and scientists specializing in nuclear, electrical, mechanical, chemical, computer, and materials engineering. Beyond nuclear power, its testing and qualification technologies are deployed in chemical plants, oil refineries, and data centers.
- Founded
- 1977
- Size Estimate
- 100 employees
Services
I&C Performance Testing
Certifies process instrumentation through in-plant testing of sensors and systems to verify accuracy and response times, ensuring safety compliance with national and international standards.
EMC Qualification and Testing
Provides electromagnetic compatibility qualification testing and electromagnetic interference troubleshooting through field services and specialized laboratory chambers.
Cable Aging & Condition Monitoring
Manages the aging and life extension of instrumentation and control cables through condition monitoring of insulation properties.
Materials Testing Laboratory
Performs a comprehensive suite of visual, thermal, chemical, electrical, and mechanical tests and evaluations to support equipment condition assessments, failure analysis, and materials identification.
Rod Control System Testing
Evaluates and verifies rod control system performance to support reactor operation and maintenance.
Research & Development
Conducts DOE-funded research and development projects to advance nuclear instrumentation and control technology.
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Leadership
H.M. Hashemian
President & CEO
Ph.D.
Dr. Hashemian cofounded AMS in 1977 as a spinoff of ORNL and the University of Tennessee. Under his leadership AMS has delivered I&C testing equipment, training, and services to 26 countries. He holds doctoral degrees in electrical, nuclear, and computer engineering and is a Fellow of IEEE, the International Society of Automation, and the American Nuclear Society. He is an adjunct professor at Georgia Institute of Technology and the University of Tennessee - Knoxville, and has authored 22 U.S. patents plus three books on instrumentation and control in nuclear power plants.
Brent Shumaker
Chief Operating Officer
Brent Shumaker joined AMS in November 2001 and serves as the technical and operational assistant to the CEO.
Ryan O'Hagan
Chief Marketing Officer
Ryan O'Hagan joined AMS in May 2009 and conducts business development, marketing, sales, and business operations.
Greg Morton
Chief Technical Officer
M.Sc.
Greg Morton joined AMS in February 1995. He manages all technical development and drives technology innovation.
Chad Kiger
Vice President, EMC Services
Ph.D.
Dr. Chad Kiger joined AMS in February 2006. He runs the EMC team, providing laboratory and field testing services, and assists with business development.
Sam Caylor
Vice President, Systems Engineering
M.Sc.
Sam Caylor joined AMS in July 2008. He manages the software development team and assists with new product development.
Casey Sexton
Vice President, Cable Testing & Technology
BSEE
Casey Sexton joined AMS in January 1992. He manages the cable testing team performing laboratory and field measurements, and is responsible for cable testing technology development.
Alex Hashemian
Vice President & Chief Engineer
Alex Hashemian joined AMS in August 2014 and works with the CEO and executive team on technology development, engineering services, and company operations.
Darrell Mitchell
Technical Services Manager
B.Sc.
Darrell Mitchell joined AMS in August 1989. He leads technical sales, manages client accounts, and performs contractual negotiations.
Mehrad Hashemian
Field Testing Services Manager
M.Sc.
Mehrad Hashemian joined AMS in June 1982. He runs the California and Spain operations, providing testing services to nuclear plants and assisting in marketing and business development.