The Quantum Containment Systems leadership team is comprised of proven executives and technical experts who lead the nuclear industry’s most specialized containment, shielding, and decontamination organizations. Under their collective leadership these businesses bring decades of experience across nuclear manufacturing, radiation shielding, waste containment, and radiological remediation. Together, their leadership ensures technical rigor, regulatory alignment, and consistent execution across the full containment lifecycle.
Charles Melcher
CEO at Quantum Containment Systems
Charles Melcher brings more than 25 years of leadership across manufacturing, operations, and technology development in the energy and environmental-services sectors. A former U.S. Navy officer and nuclear-submarine commander, he previously held senior executive roles at Veolia North America, Vicinity Energy, and Keystone Shipping, where he led major turnarounds and portfolio expansions. Charles holds an MBA from Johns Hopkins University, a master’s-equivalent in Nuclear Engineering from the Naval Nuclear Power School, and a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the U.S. Naval Academy.
Kevin Oliver
President at Advanced Technology Group
Kevin has more than 28 years of experience in operations and engineering leadership in complex manufacturing environments. He is experienced in containment system design and fabrication. He has successfully managed both low-volume, build-to-order manufacturing operations, as well as high-volume/high-mix production. His experience includes leading Business Development, Manufacturing, Engineering, Logistics, Materials and Quality.
Keith Landry, Ph.D.
President at Container Technologies Industries
Dr. Keith Landry is the President of Container Technologies Industries, a steel and metal fabricator specializing in the manufacturing of radwaste containers for the nuclear industry. CTI is an NQA.1, certified HUBZone small business whose customers include the U.S. Department of Energy, the U.S. Department of Defense, and the commercial nuclear industry. Dr. Landry is a senior executive and licensed Professional Engineer with more than 35 years of leadership experience across engineering, manufacturing, construction, and operations. Throughout his career, he has successfully led complex organizations in both the public and private sectors, driving operational excellence, organizational transformation, and strategic growth while delivering exceptional results for customers and stakeholders. He also served more than 26 years in the United States Army, retiring as a Colonel in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers after leading engineering, construction, and infrastructure organizations around the world. His military service included command assignments, operational deployments, and faculty leadership at the United States Military Academy at West Point.
Dr. Landry holds a Doctor of Philosophy in Civil Engineering and is a licensed Professional Engineer. He is a Fellow of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) and maintains professional certifications in Lean Six Sigma and continuous improvement methodologies. He has authored numerous technical publications and has dedicated his career to advancing engineering leadership, operational excellence, and organizational performance.
Randy Martin
President at Environmental Alternatives, Inc.
Randy Martin serves as President of Environmental Alternatives, Inc. (EAI), a specialized nuclear-decontamination and environmental-restoration services firm that has been delivering complex cleanup, decontamination, and decommissioning (D&D) solutions since 1989. Under his leadership, EAI applies advanced technologies including CO₂ blasting, chemical extraction (Rad-Release), concrete shaving, and other radiological decontamination techniques to support nuclear power utilities, government agencies, and industrial clients across the United States and globally.
Dean Ricker
President at Skolnik Industries
Dean Ricker is President and CEO of Skolnik Industries, Inc., a manufacturer specializing in steel drums with a focus on custom packaging for the nuclear industry. With two manufacturing facilities, Skolnik employs more than 100 people and has earned an international reputation for producing high-quality packaging solutions for the pharmaceutical, nuclear, chemical, food and beverage, and personal care industries. Dean joined Skolnik in 1991 after beginning his career at the Westinghouse Nuclear Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP) in Carlsbad. Over the course of more than three decades, he has established himself as a recognized global authority in the field of radioactive and dangerous goods packaging and is frequently invited to speak on these topics. He has also contributed extensively to industry leadership, serving in numerous roles with the Reusable Industrial Packaging Association (RIPA) and the Conference on the Safe Transport of Hazardous Articles (COSTHA). He has participated in several ANSI working groups, helping to shape specifications and requirements for dangerous goods packaging and holds a B.A. in Political Science from Eastern New Mexico University.
Chris Petersen
Chief Financial Officer
Chris Petersen oversees financial strategy, operational planning, and organizational scalability at Quantum. He brings extensive experience guiding finance functions through growth, integration, and transformation in complex, technology-driven environments. Chris has served in senior finance leadership roles, including two CFO positions, and began his career in commercial banking and corporate finance. Over his career, he has supported companies navigating rapid growth, evolving structures, and increasing operational complexity. His experience includes managing multi-entity financial structures, integrating acquisitions, strengthening internal controls, and aligning financial strategy with engineering, manufacturing, and R&D teams. He holds a BBA in Finance from Texas Tech University and an MBA from Rice University.
Mike Pereira
President at Lancs Industries
Mike Pereira is President of Lancs Industries, a leader in custom radiation-shielding solutions for the nuclear-powered shipbuilding, maintenance, and waste-remediation industries. He brings 30 years of program leadership and business development experience in defense and national security, including management and capture of programs valued over hundreds of millions of dollars, including first-of-kind wins for on-orbit refueling and counter-drone laser systems for the Department of Defense. A U.S. Navy veteran and graduate of U.S. Naval Test Pilot School, Mike holds an MBA from the University of Virginia’s Darden School of Business, an MS in Aeronautical Engineering from the Naval Postgraduate School, and a BS in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Missouri-Columbia.