Mark S. Champion

Mr. Champion began his career in accelerator technology development and utilization at Fermilab upon completion of his university studies in 1990.  At Fermilab he learned about accelerator technology, contributed to superconducting radiofrequency (SRF) technology R&D, and supported accelerator operations and upgrades.  He joined the SNS construction project in 2001 and worked on the design, construction and commissioning of the accelerator complex.  In 2007, he returned to Fermilab to lead the SRF Department in the execution of International Linear Collider R&D and the establishment of a world-class SRF program.  In 2012, he returned to SNS as the group leader for Electrical and RF Systems.  He began supporting the PPU project in late 2016, initially as the Level 2 Manager for RF Systems.  He transitioned into the PPU Project Manager role in 2017, and he assumed the role of Project Director in July 2024.