Commissioner David Wright

The Honorable David A. Wright was appointed as a Commissioner of the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission by President Donald J. Trump on July 27, 2025, and is serving a five-year term ending June 30, 2030. Commissioner Wright previously served on the NRC Commission as both a Commissioner and Chairman from May 2018 to January 7, 2026.

Before joining the NRC, Commissioner Wright served as an energy and water consultant and policy advisor on nuclear waste issues. He is a former president of the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners and served as Vice Chairman and Chairman of the South Carolina Public Service Commission. He was also elected councilman and mayor in Irmo, S.C. and to the South Carolina House of Representatives.

A colon cancer survivor, Commissioner Wright is an advocate for cancer awareness and education. He is a proud father and grandfather and has enjoyed umpiring baseball for nearly 50 years. He is a graduate of Clemson University.