BETHESDA, Md. - Henry Z Shelton, Jr., USEC Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, today announced the appointment of Ronald E. Seeholzer as Director of Investor Relations. Seeholzer brings a strong background in investor relations activities in the energy industry, having held a similar position with FirstEnergy Corp. Previously, he was with Consolidated Natural Gas and PriceWaterhouseCoopers.

In making the announcement, Shelton said, "Ron brings to USEC an impressive combination of experience and knowledge that will assure our shareholders and investing community of an outstanding level of service."

Seeholzer holds B.A., M.A. and M.B.A. degrees, and is a CPA.

USEC Inc. (NYSE: USU) is the world leader in the sale of uranium fuel enrichment services for commercial nuclear power plants. A global energy company with customers in 13 countries, the Company's operations employ approximately 4,000 people. With headquarters in Bethesda, Maryland, the Company operates production plants in Kentucky and Ohio.

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