Savannah River Site official Mike Budney to retire

Mike Budney, the Savannah River Operations Office Manager, plans to retire later this year. He accepted a deferred resignation offer from President Donald Trump, allowing him to stay until September 30 before officially resigning. Budney, who has led the office since 2018, aims to pass leadership to a new generation. He is among about 77,000 federal workers taking this option. The deferred resignation program is part of broader changes under the Trump administration affecting the Savannah River Site, including a decision not to renew a lease for office space.