Paragon Energy Solutions
Charles VanTassell has extensive experience in finance, holding various positions in different companies. Charles worked at Paragon Energy Solutions, starting as a Controller in May 2018 and later transitioning to Director of Finance in May 2019. Charles then became Vice President of Finance in March 2020 and finally Chief Financial Officer in September 2022.
Before joining Paragon Energy Solutions, Charles worked at Bank of America from June 2011 to May 2018. Charles held several positions, including Balance Sheet Management - Forecasting from April 2014 to May 2018, Balance Sheet Management - Consolidation from July 2013 to April 2014, Finance Management Associate - 2nd Year (FMAP) from July 2012 to July 2013, and Finance Management Associate - 1st Year (FMAP) from June 2011 to July 2012.
Additionally, they had a summer internship as an FMAP Summer Intern at Banc of America Securities in June 2010.
Charles VanTassell received a Bachelor's degree from The Wharton School, specializing in Finance, Management, and Legal Studies, from 2007 to 2011. Charles obtained their Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree from the Haslam College of Business at the University of Tennessee in 2019, focusing on Business Administration and Management, General.
Paragon Energy Solutions
For more than 30 years, Paragon has provided an unmatched level of commitment to tackling the nuclear industry’s most difficult challenges. Dedicated to quality, safety, and reliability, Paragon takes pride in delivering innovative and customized solutions by utilizing superior technical expertise, advanced technology, and ongoing devotion to customer satisfaction. Paragon focuses on both the present and the future of the nuclear industry and provides forward-thinking and cost-saving support to nuclear energy facilities worldwide. Our track record for delivering on that promise is unparalleled: our agile NIMS, I&C, CGD and Qualification services directly address the challenges facing the industry today and have earned the trust of our clients around the globe. Paragon provides nuclear energy facilities with proven reductions in direct costs so clients don’t ever spend more money than they need to. Paragon has also garnered recognition for its ability to deliver improved process efficiency, to creatively develop obsolescence solutions, and support plants and facilities with the most robust line of parts inventory via the proprietary PeAks system. Intuitive and easy-to-use, PeAks enables users to tap into a powerful database to find needed nuclear parts quickly and cost-effectively. As well, users find engineering solutions through repair, reverse engineering, and commercial grade dedication. PeAks is a web-based software tool that is also powered by Paragon’s team of resourceful experts. A complete nuclear parts catalogue, PeAks pools together both utility and supplier inventory to effectively bridge the gaps faced by nuclear plant managers. All roads start with PeAks. The journey continues with Paragon.