NASA - Glenn Biographies

NASA Leadership

Dr. Woodrow Whitlow, Jr.

As Director of NASA's Glenn Research Center, Dr. Whitlow is responsible for planning, organizing and directing the activities required to accomplish the missions assigned to the center.
Ramon Lugo III

Deputy Director Lugo shares with the Center Director responsibility for planning, organizing, and directing the activities required to accomplish missions assigned to the center.
Vernon W. Wessel

Associate Director Wessel is responsible for participating in planning, directing and evaluating programs; formulating and executing policy; and more.
Howard D. Ross

As the Associate Director for Planning and Evaluation, Ross is responsible for managing and participating in special study teams to support center and agency decisions.

Center Operations Directorate
Director: Kenny E. Aguilar
Deputy Director: Robyn N. Gordon

Engineering and Technical Services Directorate
Director: Olga D. González-Sanabria
Deputy Director: Harry A. Cikanek III

Space Flight Systems Directorate
Director: Robert W. Moorehead
Deputy Director: William R. Humphries
Associate Director: John A. Hamley
Service Module Manager, Orion Project Office: James M. Free

Facilities and Test Directorate
Director: Dr. Rickey J. Shyne
Deputy Director: Anita D. Liang
Chief, Aircraft Operations: Alan J. Micklewright

Safety and Mission Assurance Directorate
Director: Thomas W. Hartline

Research and Technology Directorate
Director: Dr. Jih-Fen Lei

External Programs Directorate
Acting Director: Howard D. Ross

Office of Equal Opportunity Programs
Chief: Robert Romero

Office of the Chief Counsel
Chief Counsel: J. William Sikora

Plum Brook Management Office
Director: David L. Stringer

Office of Strategic Management
Director: Randall B. Furnas

Office of Chief Information Officer
Chief Information Officer: Dr. Sasi Kumar Pillay

John Glenn, a Life and a Journey

Find out about this hero astronaut's extraordinary career with NASA.
Biography of Neil Armstrong

This Ohio astronaut, who began his career at NASA's Glenn Research Center, later became the first man to walk on the moon.

Bringing Power to Columbus

When Columbus is connected to the space station, it's a career highlight for Glenn engineer Gregory Schmitz.
A Heart for Students

A NASA Glenn chemist-turned-educator combines her research skills with her passion for education.
A Rising Star

Aerospace Engineer Lizalyn Smith was featured in the Crain's Cleveland Business "20 in Their 20s" issue.