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2012 NASA/KSC Honor Awards Ceremony 1

2011 Presidential Rank AwardEach year, the President recognizes and celebrates a small group of career Senior Executives with the President’s Rank Award for exceptional long-term accomplishments. Winners of this prestigious award are strong leaders, professionals and scientists who achieve results and consistently demonstrate strength, integrity, industry, and a relentless commitment to excellence in public service. There are two categories of rank awards: Distinguished and Meritorious. Award winners are chosen through a rigorous selection process. They are nominated by their agency heads, evaluated by boards of private citizens, and approved by the President. The evaluation criteria focus on leadership and results.

Meritorious Executive

Susan P. KroskeyChief Financial OfficerThe President of the United States of America has conferred on Susan P. Kroskey the rank of Meritorious Executive in the Senior Executive Service for sustained superior accomplishment in management of programs of the United States Government and for noteworthy achievement of quality and efficiency in the public service.

Tracy L. WetrichDirector, Human Resources OfficeThe President of the United States of America has conferred on Tracy L. Wetrich the rank of Meritorious Executive in the Senior Executive Service for sustained superior accomplishment in management of programs of the United States Government and for noteworthy achievement of quality and efficiency in the public service.

Honorable Mention

Distinguished Service MedalThis is NASA’s highest form of recognition that is awarded to a Government employee who, by distinguished service, ability, or vision has personally contributed to NASA’s advancement of United States’ interests. The individual’s achievement or contribution must demonstrate a level of excellence that has made a profound or indelible impact on NASA mission success, and therefore, the contribution is so extraordinary that other forms of recognition by NASA would be inadequate.

2 2012 NASA/KSC Honor Awards Ceremony

David M. MartinFor sustained dedication, exceptional leadership, and outstanding technical contributions to the Space Shuttle and Commercial Crew Programs.

Philip E. PhillipsFor distinguished service to NASA and KSC supporting the Human Exploration and Operations Mission Directorate and Ground Systems Development and Operations Program.

Honorable Mention

Distinguished Public Service MedalThis is NASA’s highest form of recognition that is awarded to any non-Government individual or to an individual who was not a Government employee during the period in which the service was performed, whose distinguished service, ability, or vision has personally contributed to NASA’s advancement of United States’ interests. The individual’s achievement or contribution must demonstrate a level of excellence that has made a profound or indelible impact to NASA mission success,

therefore, the contribution is so extraordinary that other forms of recognition by NASA would be inadequate.

James Sponnick United Launch Alliance For unparalleled commitment to launching 5 NASA missions in the latter 6 months of 2011 from both Cape Canaveral Air Force Station and Vandenberg Air Force Base.

Michael L. Young United Space AllianceFor sustained exceptional service to the NASA Space Shuttle program.


KSC Certificates of CommendationThis award recognizes exceptional individual accomplishment or outstanding direction or management of a program or program segment, which affects the entire Center or contributes significantly to the Center’s mission.

Charles F. AbellFor outstanding leadership capturing, validating and documenting Shuttle program knowledge as lessons learned to enhance the future of NASA programs.

Alan AlemanyFor your outstanding leadership and significant contributions in the performance of Safety and Mission Assurance activities at Kennedy Space Center.

William C. AtkinsonFor exceptional leadership and technical excellence in support of the development and launch of the Cube Satellites aboard the Glory and NPOESS Preparatory Project missions.

James D. BlakeFor outstanding efforts in providing engineering support to the Vehicle Assembly Building cranes, doors, and platforms projects in support of future programs.

Dawn M. BordenIn recognition of excellence to detail during the development, maintenance, and real-time modifications of the Commercial Crew Program’s SharePoint site.

Michael D. BruderFor outstanding leadership building the operational partnership for use of the Orbiter Processing Facility 3.

Dave W. BurrisFor outstanding support and leadership in the management of KSC local authority projects, while also providing exemplary support in all other areas of responsibility.

Michael L. CanicattiFor demonstrating outstanding technical management in the coordination and performance of the very first move of the Mobile Launcher to and from Launch Pad 39B at KSC.

Craig J. CheskoFor significant technical contributions and dedicated services to human space flight and exploration programs.

Individual KSC Honor Awards


Adam C. CooperFor outstanding leadership of the Kennedy Space Center Safety, Quality and Mission Assurance team on the Radiation Belt Storm Probes mission.

Vicki M. CoxFor exceptional leadership and dedication in providing contract management support to the Center Operations Directorate.

Frances E. CunninghamFor outstanding efforts ensuring that the Ground Facility Spares were identified and transitioned from the Space Shuttle Program to the Institutional Service Contract.

Gary M. FelkerFor significant procurement support to construction and environmental projects and energetic teamwork displayed, assuring successful Center major events.

Rogelio FrancoFor leadership and excellent communication/coordination skills and transporting necessary Environmental Control System hardware for the Space Launch System Program.

Thomas E. FrattinFor outstanding leadership of KSC Safety and Mission Assurance teams for the GRAIL, Aquarius, and NuSTAR missions and enabling universities to fly small spacecraft in space.

Ralph FritscheFor exemplary leadership and project management of the Biotube experiment for the International Space Station program.

Jay E. GreenFor outstanding dedication, diligence, and professionalism in support of a multitude of key tasks for programs, commercial customers, and the Center Operations Directorate.

Greg J. HarriganFor outstanding technical leadership and professionalism in support of the Launch Services Program for the Taurus XL mishap investigation and the Pegasus/NuSTAR mission.

Kari L. Heminger-SpernaFor outstanding dedication and excellence in the management of Center Operations civil service workforce in support of KSC programs and overall KSC mission.

Luke D. HoffmanFor exemplary resources management support to the Ground Systems Development and Operations Program, the Office of the Chief Financial Officer, and customers across KSC.



John HueckelFor outstanding leadership of Kennedy Space Center’s launch site support for Mars Science Laboratory spacecraft processing.

Anne C. JamisonFor demonstrating initiative in retraining opportunities for Safety and Mission Assurance employees and developing detailed training memorandums of agreement.

Janice R. JusticeFor exceptional leadership and dedication in supporting KSC’s records management program.

James B. KeenFor outstanding leadership of the Kennedy Space Center Safety, Quality, and Mission Assurance team working on the Orbital Science Corporation risk mitigation activities.

Daniel S. KeenanFor contributions to the KSC Unmanned Aerial System development efforts in helping to create new training opportunities and data storage and dissemination capabilities.

Larry W. KielFor exceptional control systems engineering contributions to the design and construction of NASA facilities.

David C. KnoblockFor exceptional technical support, leadership, and dedication in providing user support for the United Launch Alliance Virtual Private Network software upgrade.

Scott W. KoesterFor outstanding leadership, vision, and technical performance during the transition to multi-customer support in the post-shuttle era.

Stanley R. KuhnsFor providing outstanding support leading the Mechanical and Fluids Engineering Branch through the Ground Processing Directorate’s transition.

Stephen P. LanderFor developing an Organizational Budget Modeling Tool to allow Organizational Representatives across KSC to track Information Technology requirements and expenditures.

Staci A. LeachFor exemplary financial management performance and support to the Office of the Chief Financial Officer and Shuttle Transition and Retirement Project Office.



Jennifer M. LevittFor exceptional leadership and dedication in supporting the development of the Ground Systems Development and Operations Program Flight Systems and Integrated Operations PPBE.

Rebecca L. LewisFor outstanding support to the planning and execution of the Kennedy Space Center Fiscal Year 2012 buyout, demonstrating initiative, leadership, and professionalism.

Joseph E. MaddenFor outstanding efforts in refining and transforming the KSC architecture landscape to enable future infrastructure capabilities for multiple space flight customers.

Janet A. MayersFor exceptional leadership and dedication in supporting contract management and KSC’s Administrative Services.

Dallas L. McCarterFor your safety expertise, professionalism, dedication, and commitment to excellence have ensured the safety of personnel at Launch Complex 39.

Philip T. MetzgerFor outstanding contributions as Manager of the Granular Mechanics and Regolith Operations Laboratory.

Eddie N. MontalvoFor outstanding technical integration and leadership during the removal of Space Shuttle Main Propulsion hardware ensuring the success of NASA’s Space Launch System Program.

Cuong C. NguyenFor technical excellence and commitment to the payload electrical engineering discipline on the Nuclear Spectroscopic Telescope Array mission.

Richard D. NielsenFor your outstanding contribution in the resolution of the Pegasus Crossover to Taurus Failures investigation for the Launch Services Program.

Jennifer M. NuferFor exceptional leadership during the planning and execution of Shuttle Transition and Retirement integrated activities.

Gary J. O’NeilFor exceptional support for the MSL mission, including coordination between ULA, JPL, and LSP thermal and thermal support for potential prelaunch cooling loss of the MMRTG.



Terry S. ParnellFor your outstanding dedication, professionalism, and expertise in improving the safety and reliability of ground systems at Kennedy Space Center.

Jorge L. PiqueroFor relentlessly pursuing effective solutions resulting in technical excellence, significant cost-saving, and risk mitigation for NASA missions.

Janice C. PirkleFor outstanding procurement support resulting in the timely award of an emergency purchase to support the Falcon 9 launch.

Bobbie J. RaymondFor exceptional dedication and leadership in the development of configuration management processes supporting the Ground Processing Directorate and the KSC mission.

Robert RussoFor outstanding dedication and professionalism while supporting the ISS Program and the Lunar Atmospheric Dust Environment Experiment spacecraft at Ames Research Center.

Rosaly J. Santos-EbaughFor your contributions as the Chair of the Architect and Engineer Selection Board for Environmental Remediation Services.

Roland SchlierfFor outstanding operations management and leadership of the Offline Spacecraft Element Integration Team.

Clyde D. ShreveFor exemplary contracting support to the Commercial Crew Program activities.

James C. SimpsonFor exemplary leadership and technical expertise to the Autonomous Flight Safety System project and advanced Range technologies development efforts.

Susan D. SitkoFor outstanding engineering excellence in support of International Space Station and Ground Systems Development and Operations.

Alice F. SmithFor outstanding leadership for the planning and execution of the 2012 Sustainability Fair at the KSC All- American Picnic.



Scott P. StilwellFor outstanding construction management leadership safely completing the LC 39 Pad B Rotating Service Structure and Fixed Service Structure Demolition project at KSC.

Phillip L. SwihartFor your significant safety engineering contributions to the development of new and innovative projects at Kennedy Space Center.

Erik E. TormoenFor exceptional technical support during development and testing of the Reusable Earth Synchronous Tele-Operated Refueler hypergolic hose reel management system.

Terry S. TurlingtonFor dedication and commitment in advancing NASA’s mission by ensuring the safety of NASA and contractor employees through exemplary leadership in developing safety programs.

Eugene E. WalkerFor exceptional financial accounting support and dedication in the resolution of complex accounting issues and the Fiscal Year 2011 unqualified audit opinion.

Christine L. WeaverFor outstanding support to the Safety and Mission Assurance Directorate in facility and utilization management activities.

Lorene B. WilliamsFor providing outstanding administrative guidance and personnel support to the Control and Data Systems Division.

Henry W. YuFor outstanding leadership of Kennedy Space Center’s Information Technology Security Program.



KSC Quality and Safety Achievement Recognition (QASAR) Award The award recognizes individual government and contractor employees at NASA Headquarters and Centers who have demonstrated exemplary performance in contributing to the quality and/or safety of products, services, processes, or management programs and activities.

In the category of: Lifetime Achievement

Humberto “Bert” T. Garrido (KSC Safety and Mission Assurance)For exceptional leadership, commitment to teamwork, and dedication to professional excellence in Safety and Mission Assurance across the Agency and in support of the Space Shuttle, Space Station, and Launch Services Programs.

In the category of: Most significant quality or safety contribution from within the NASA Safety and Mission Assurance organization, as a civil servant.

Todd E. Brandenburg (KSC Safety and Mission Assurance)For outstanding dedication, attention to detail, and leadership in supporting the Luna Atmosphere and Dust Environment Explorer at Ames Research Center.

In the category of: Most significant quality or safety contribution external to the NASA Safety and Mission Assurance organization, as a civil servant.

Frank J. Merceret (Ground Processing Directorate)For outstanding improvements to the Lightning Launch Commit Criteria which contributed significantly to the flight safety and the success of space launches from all Government Ranges and by all commercial launches regulated by the Federal Aviation Administration. Your strong leadership, team building, and research skills reduced both the risk of launch vehicles being struck by natural or triggered lightning and the number of launch scubs.

In the category of: Most significant quality or safety contribution from within the NASA Safety and Mission Assurance organization, as a contractor.

Joseph B. Hamilton (Millennium Engineering and Integration Company)For significant technical expertise which has facilitated awareness and process changes in the International Space Station program resulting in safer ground processing of Composite Overwrap Pressure Vessels and in the development of a Flight Hazard Analysis for on-orbit Composite Overwrap Pressure Vessels.


In the category of: Most significant quality or safety contribution external to the NASA Safety and Mission Assurance organization, as a contractor.

E. David Griffin (a.i. solutions, inc.)For the timely identification of analysis methodology errors in the Delta II Heavy controllability analysis for the GRAIL mission, leading to the implementation of corrective actions with no impact to launch date or mission success, and for supporting ongoing efforts at United Launch Alliance to ensure adequate insight into and review of analytical products during the flyout of the Delta II product line.

Individual NASA Honor Awards

NASA Outstanding Leadership MedalThis prestigious NASA medal is awarded to Government employees for notable leadership accomplishments that have significantly influenced the NASA Mission. Sustained leadership and exceptionally high-impact leadership achievements should demonstrate the individual’s effectiveness in advancing the Agency’s goals and image in present and future terms.

Judith C. Blackwell-ThompsonFor superior leadership of the launch and landing teams through Space Shuttle program completion and for leadership in the new KSC Ground Processing Directorate.

Mark R. BorsiFor outstanding leadership of the security program at Kennedy Space Center.

Hortense B. BurtFor outstanding leadership and growth of NASA’s Educational Programs that have significantly contributed to the Agency’s goals.

David L. FacemireFor outstanding leadership of the KSC Institutional Safety Branch and for building a strong Center safety program and culture.

Jeremy J. GraeberFor exceptional leadership and unwavering support in shaping our Center’s future direction in human space flight and ground operations.

Robert B. HollFor exceptional leadership shaping the Ground Processing Directorate’s Operations and Planning Branch to support KSC’s future in human space flight and ground operations.


Vicki C. JohnstonFor demonstrating exemplary leadership, innovation, and dedication in the development and implementation of the Syros partnership.

John J. KiriazesFor outstanding leadership in the organizational development and implementation of the Kennedy Space Center Ground Processing Directorate.

Susan P. KroskeyFor exceptional leadership and dedication to financial excellence in support of Kennedy Space Center during a transitional period.

Karen D. LuchtFor leadership of the highest caliber aimed at achieving NASA and Commercial Crew Program vision and guiding principles.

Peggy L. MastersFor providing outstanding leadership to ensure the successful establishment and organization of the Ground Systems Development and Operations Program.

Wayne W. McClellanFor outstanding engineering achievement in the Integrated Network Control System development, implementation and testing.

Glenn S. SemmelFor exceptional engineering achievement and leadership in helping to plan the transformation of command and control capabilities of the Kennedy Space Center.

Vanessa K. StromerFor outstanding leadership of Information Technology and Communications Services strategic initiatives that enable mission success at the Kennedy Space Center.

Stephen J. SwichkowFor outstanding leadership in the innovative approach to the development and installation of ground control systems at Kennedy Space Center.

Mark D. WieseFor exceptional leadership as Chairman of the Launch Services Program’s Expendable Launch Vehicle Integrated Support 2 Source Evaluation Board and its successful award.



NASA Outstanding Public Leadership MedalThis prestigious NASA medal is awarded to non-Government employees for notable leadership accomplishments that have significantly influenced the NASA Mission. Sustained leadership and exceptionally high-impact leadership achievements should demonstrate the individual’s effectiveness in advancing the Agency’s goals and image in present and future terms.

Brian J. GloadeFor dedication and commitment in advancing NASA’s mission by ensuring the safety of all Kennedy Space Center employees.

Ernest G. TonhauserFor outstanding leadership in the development, implementation and continual improvement of the Institutional Services Contract Quality Assurance Program at KSC.

NASA Exceptional Service MedalThis prestigious NASA medal is awarded to a Government employee for sustained performance that embodies multiple contributions which contribute to NASA projects, programs, or initiatives.

Tammy L. AnnisFor outstanding sustained achievement, performance, and leadership supporting the Ground Systems Development and Operations Program.

Todd C. ArnoldFor exceptional dedication and commitment as the Strategic Alliances Manager for the International Space Station Ground Processing and Research Project Office.

Allard J. BeutelFor exceptional service to the NASA and KSC Public Affairs during the final historic Space Shuttle missions in support of the United States space program.

Andrew C. BundyFor exceptional service and leadership to enable technical excellence in avionics systems in support of multiple programs at the Kennedy Space Center.


Raoul E.CaimiFor significant contributions in the advancement of vibroacoustic research and engineering and for outstanding support to the Launch Services Program.

Ernesto T. CamachoFor significant contributions in the advancement of vibroacoustic research and engineering and for outstanding support to the Launch Services Program.

Brekke E. CoffmanFor outstanding project leadership and enabling of multiple cryogenic technology development projects to the further achievement of NASA goals.

Scott T. ColloredoFor exceptional technical excellence leading the strategy and transition of the Kennedy Space Center’s multiuse architecture in support NASA and commercial customers.

Georgianna B. CoxFor sustained exceptional performance in implementing new initiatives that have significantly improved the effectiveness of Kennedy Space Center’s support to Agency missions.

Lesley C. FletcherFor the successful conception, approach, and implementation of NASA educational programs using innovative and creative mechanisms.

Marcia M. Groh HammondFor sustained exceptional service to the NASA Space Shuttle program.

Patrick E. HananFor exceptional leadership and technical contributions made toward the success of NASA programs.

Kathleen A. MilonFor exceptional service in recognition of efforts to enable technical excellence in the avionics discipline at the Kennedy Space Center.

Miguel MoralesFor exceptional service in recognition of efforts to enable technical excellence in the avionics discipline at the Kennedy Space Center.

Gloria A. MurphyFor exceptional contributions and outstanding leadership of NASA’s engineering educational programs resulting in fundamental importance in the field of aerospace engineering.



Hung T. NguyenFor exceptional service and dedication to our Center and Agency during the final flights of the Space Shuttle program and the KSC organizational transition that followed.

Jack S. PayneFor outstanding support to the Glory Mishap Investigation Board and significant contributions to the success of the Launch Services Program.

John L. RigneyFor outstanding leadership in architectures development, furthering the mission of NASA and expanding the useful range of Kennedy Space Center facilities and launch systems.

Jade R. RymkosFor significant engineering contributions to the mechanical ground systems in support of the Space Shuttle program and future programs.

William B. SimmondsFor outstanding performance and extremely high level of dedication and service to the Ground Systems Development and Operations Program and the Kennedy Space Center.

Robert F. SpeeceFor exceptional service in supporting NASA’s goals over the past 32 years, supporting multiple roles across multiple programs and always at a stellar level of performance.

Pamela P. SteelFor sustained outstanding service as the Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative for the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex Concession Agreement 2005 – 2012.

Burton R. SummerfieldFor innovative and uncompromising leadership during austere economic times which resulted in millions of dollars in savings to the Agency and unparalleled program support.

Ewing B. SwaneyFor exceptional service in providing logistics support to International Space Station ground processing and outstanding leadership to enable its successful completion.

Joseph TelladoFor exceptional achievement in providing logistics support to International Space Station ground processing, and leadership and expertise to enable its successful completion.



John M. VondenhuevelFor demonstrating outstanding procurement leadership and support to the Launch Services Program at Kennedy Space Center.

Raymond M. WheelerFor outstanding leadership and contributions developing sustainable life support and habitation systems for human exploration and development of space.

Scott B. WilsonFor continuous exceptional service, outstanding leadership, and a high level of dedication to the Ground Systems Development and Operations Program and NASA.

NASA Exceptional Public Service MedalThis prestigious NASA medal is awarded to any non-Government individual or to an individual who was not a Government employee during the period in which the service was performed for sustained performance that embodies multiple contributions on NASA projects, programs, or initiatives.

Carole J. ChaunceyFor exceptional planning and coordination skills which have contributed to the successful operations support at the Kennedy Space Center.

Kathy S. FlemingFor exceptional service in support of the Ground Systems Development and Operations Program at Kennedy Space Center.

Steven C. GeisFor exceptional performance in significantly improving and expanding public access to NASA’s mission at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex.

Robert J. LoomisFor exceptional support to the KSC Safety and Mission Assurance Directorate and leadership that has been instrumental to the Ground Systems Development and Operations Program.

Timothy OlingerFor superior performance as Facilities, Systems, Equipment and Utilities Operations and Maintenance, and Engineering Division Manager for the Institutional Services Contract.



Christina PobjeckyFor superior performance as the Configuration Management Supervisor for the Institutional Services Contract.

Jacob D. RiversFor exceptional technical expertise and outstanding leadership skills during mission processing operations support.

Ivan I. TownsendFor outstanding leadership in the development of technologies for planetary surface systems for human and robotic exploration and development of space.

Jeffrey WiltFor superior performance as the Information Technology Division Manager for the Institutional Services Contract.

NASA Exceptional Achievement Medal This prestigious NASA medal is awarded to any Government employee for a significant specific achievement or substantial improvement in operations, efficiency, service, financial savings, science, or technology which contributes to the mission of NASA.

Steven BigosFor superior leadership and project management of Orbital Replacement Unit processing for the International Space Station program.

Joseph A. DantFor exemplary achievement in leading the Kennedy Space Center Safety and Mission Assurance team, culminating in the successful launch of the Mars Science Lab mission.

Laura C. GallaherFor exemplary expertise leading to organizational efficiencies and effective transition during a time of great change at the Kennedy Space Center.

Krista Y. JensenFor providing exemplary senior procurement analyst support contributing to quality of services and acquisition streamlining initiatives.



Ellen R. LampFor outstanding contracting leadership contributions resulting in a successful and timely award of the Kennedy Protective Services Contract.

Laura M. McDanielFor significant contributions to the Safety and Mission Assurance Directorate resulting from development of KNPR 8715.3, “KSC Safety Practices Procedural Requirements.”

Roger S. RudigFor outstanding achievement in the development of an innovative acquisition strategy for the Commercial Crew Program.

Randall E. ScottFor outstanding service to NASA in the development and implementation of radiological contingency plans and support for the Mars Science Lab and other major source launches.

Michael B. StevensFor exceptional achievements in support of delivering cost-effective protective services at the Kennedy Space Center.

Thomas N. WilliamsFor exceptional achievement in support of the new Ground Systems Development and Operations Program at Kennedy Space Center.

Nancy P. ZeitlinFor outstanding work that was absolutely critical to the activation of the Office of the Chief Technologist program function at Kennedy Space Center.

NASA Exceptional Public Achievement MedalThis prestigious NASA medal is awarded to any non-Government individual or to any individual who was not a Government employee during the period in which the service was performed. The award is for a significant specific achievement or substantial improvement in operations, efficiency, service, financial savings, science, or technology which contributes to the mission of NASA.

Robin BullockFor outstanding support to NASA resulting in a dramatically revamped and improved, cost-effective, radiological contingency response capability for major source launches.



Tara S. MillerFor exemplary performance in providing exceptional institutional support services in execution of the KSC Institutional Support Services Contract requirements.

John M. PhillipsFor outstanding support to NASA resulting in a dramatically revamped and improved, cost-effective, radiological contingency response capability for major source launches.

NASA Exceptional Administrative Achievement MedalThis prestigious NASA medal is awarded to any civil service employee in the NASA Classification 500 Group (or non-Government-equivalent) for a significant, specific achievement or contribution that clearly demonstrates a substantial improvement in administrative support contributing to NASA’s mission.

Catherine D. BondFor outstanding initiative, exceptional analysis, and overall dedication to Ground Systems Development and Operations Program.

Carole-Sue FeaganFor extraordinary secretarial performance, professionalism, and dedication contributing to the successful mission of the Commercial Crew Program.

NASA Early Career Achievement MedalThis prestigious NASA medal is awarded to any Government employee for unusual and significant performance during the first 10 years of an individual’s early career (i.e., entry-level professional in a scientific, engineering, administrative professional or technical position) in support of the Agency. Performance is characterized by unusual initiative or a creative achievement that clearly demonstrates a significant contribution in the individual’s discipline area that directly contributes to

NASA’s mission and goals. The contribution is significant, in that, for an employee who is at such an early phase of career, the contribution has substantially improved the discipline area.



Damara M. BelsonFor significant and outstanding contributions to human space flight encompassing the Space Shuttle, Constellation, and Commercial Crew Programs.

Daniel H. HullFor innovative, project management skill, and exemplary achievement in the sustainment of critical KSC facilities and infrastructure.

Victoria S. LongFor outstanding materials engineering support to KSC and the operational programs serving as a technical authority on failure analysis and brittle fracture.

Kristen P. LutherFor exemplary leadership of the transition of facilities services to the Institutional Services Contract.

Jessica R. Paglialongafor outstanding performance in implementing the Kennedy Educate to Innovate project, reaching more than one hundred thousand students in two years.

Rommel A. RubioFor outstanding and sustained leadership qualities and exceptional integration skills as Booster Element Liaison and Element Operations Manager.

Jennifer L. TharpeFor outstanding contributions to planning and implementation of Shuttle Transition and Retirement records management and Information Technology Systems disposition.

Jennifer G. WilsonFor exceptional achievements in furthering NASA’s understanding and improvement of lightning detection systems.

NASA Silver Achievement MedalThis prestigious NASA Silver Achievement Medal is awarded to Government and non-Government individuals or teams by NASA Center Directors for a stellar achievement that supports one or more of NASA’s Core Values, when it is deemed to be extraordinarily important and appropriate to recognize such achievement in a timely and personalized manner.



Mary MacLaughlinFor outstanding commitment and demonstration of integrity, teamwork, and excellence in going above and beyond the normal job requirements to assure customer satisfaction.

Scott VangenFor outstanding efforts to work across the Agency to develop consensus on technology needs for human space flight.

KSC FIRST Sustainability Team

Accepting for the team is Billy McMillan NASA

For superior support to create the Agency’s first Center-wide, cross-functional sustainability plan for Kennedy Space Center.

NASADerek BaileyChristopher BershadAnthony HarrisRaquel LumpkinBilly McMillanLance RogersBrittani Sims

Commercial Crew Program Partner Integration Team

Accepting for the team is Scott Thurston NASA

For unwavering leadership and teamwork in developing and executing new methods for building com-mercial human spaceflight to low Earth orbit.

NASAJames BurnumGennaro CaliendoJon CowartRobert DempseyBradley JonesWilliam LaneCheryl MalloyHenry May

John McKinnieLaura SegarraMisty SnopkowskiKenneth TenbuschValin ThornScott ThurstonSarah Waechter


Blue Marble AwardNASA’s Environment and Energy “Blue Marble” Awards recognizes groups and in-dividuals demonstrating exceptional environmental leadership in support of NASA’s missions and goals and are presented every two years.

Category

NASA EMD Director’s Environment and Energy AwardRecognizes exceptional leadership and professionalism in implementing NASA’s mis-sion and vision of “understanding and protecting the home planet” and “improving the quality of life on Earth.”

Individual

Denise ThallerExceptional Leadership in Establishing Agency’s First Center Sustainability Plan at KSC

Group

Shuttle Program Transition and Retirement Environmental Management Team

Accepting on behalf of the team is Francis Kline NASA

Recognized for initiating and implementing sustainable practices into the Space Shuttle Transition and Retirement (T&R) Project.

NASAAlice F. SmithAnn T. Williams

United Space AllianceAmy S. Mangiacapra

Bridget BTC, Inc.Dorothy Couch


NASA Group Achievement Awards

A team award given to a group of Government employees or a group comprised of both Government employees and non-Government personnel for outstanding accomplishment through the coordination of many individual efforts which has contributed substantially to the NASA mission, with explicit consideration given to: (1) the quality of results and the level of impact on NASA programs or operations; (2) effective management of cost and schedule; (3) customer satisfaction; (4) team growth and capacity for future contribution; and (5) additional credit for development of innovative approaches, use of and contributions to lessons learned data banks, and/or success in responding to unforeseen crises.

AQUARIUS MISSION INTEGRATION AND LAUNCH TEAM

Accepting for this team is Jorge Piquero NASA

For outstanding launch vehicle integration, launch site processing and successful launch of the Aquarius mission.

NASAAyman AbdallahOmar BaezGary BeatovichNorman BeckMichael CarboneLuis DelgadoLeonard DuncilAaron FournierThomas FrattinDenton GibsonSamantha HarrisMadhukar JalotaDonald JohnsonJames KinneyShaqueena LewisRobert McEntireRobin Merry

Mark MertzAnders NelsonEdwin NewRichard NielsenChristine PacariemArmando PilotoJorge PiqueroHibah RahmaniThomas ReinartsKeith SchuhDavid SollerbergerCharles WalkerDonald WhitemanJames Wood

a.i. solutions, inc.Robert BosnyakSukhdeep Chase

Jerri DunnDana GriecoLatife KuguogluRobert RasmisonMasefield Young

QinetiQ North AmericaJohn GlassKim KellerDavid LoiselleRandy LongLinda MatthiasCharles MooreJohn PavoneNoel SargentTed Schmoll


DUNE VULNERABILITY TEAM

Accepting for this team is Donald J. Dankert NASA

For exceptional teamwork in formulating a storm surge risk model for Kennedy Space Center Launch Complex 39.


NASADonald DankertJohn Shaffer

Coastal Planning and EngineeringTom PierroQuin Robertson

Innovative Health Applications LLCRebecca BoltBrean DuncanCarly GaruCarlton HallPatrice HallRussell LowersMark MercadanteJane ProvanchaEric ReyierRon SchaubDoug ScheidtStephanie Weiss

Olsen EngineeringKevin BodgeWill Reilly

US Army Corps of EngineersMark GravenPaul Stodola

US Fish and Wildlife ServiceMichael LegareRalph Lloyd

US Geological SurveyAnne Marie AscoughJamie CormierNancy DewittKara DoranDale FowlerMark HansenPatti HartsingEmily KlippRichard MitchellKaren MorganAmar NayegandhiNathaniel PlantBJ ReynoldsKaty SerafinHilary StockdonDave ThompsonPhil ThompsonWayne Wright

University of FloridaPeter AdamsPaul BremnerJason CurtisAnnette FaharaNita FalmJohn JaegerTim KirchnerMarie KurzJessica LoveringRichard MackenzieBianca MaibauerKatherine MaloneDerrick NewkirkDow Van Arnam


ELANA III MISSION INTEGRATION AND LAUNCH TEAM

Accepting for this team is William Atkinson NASA

For outstanding teamwork and commitment to excellence during the Educational Launch of Nanosatellites III mission process and launch.


NASAAyman AbdallahWilliam AtkinsonJon BauschlicherWilliam BensonChad CarlKenneth CarrKimberly CrossLuis DelgadoTung DoanJennifer DorseyLeonard DuncilLaurence FinebergThomas FrattinJoshua GreenGregory HarriganDwayne JohnsonJames KinneyWilliam McMillanRobin MerryMark MertzAllen MillerCuong NguyenRichard NielsenJacklyn NormanWayne NorthMichael O’MalleyGary O’NeilEugenio PichardoChristopher RawlinsAna StarkJames SudermanKevin VillaVirginia Ward

a.i. solutions, inc.Robert BosnyakSukhdeep ChaseMark HametzElliot HulscherAngela LawheadJanice McMillenJarmaine OllivierreLaura RainesKenneth Watts

California Polytechnic State UniversitySamuel BowmanJustin CarnahanRoland CoelhoJustin FoleySteven FurgerCorina HarveyAlicia JohnstoneArash MehrparvarRiki MunakataRyan NugentDavid PignatelliJordi Puig-SuariSkyler ShufordNatalie WolfenbargerStephanie Wong

QinetiQ North AmericaLinda MatthiasKristina NelsonRandel Niemann


GRAIL LAUNCH VEHICLE INTEGRATION AND LAUNCH TEAM

Accepting for this team is Bruce Reid NASA

For excellent support to the GRAIL mission by providing outstanding launch vehicle integration and launch site processing of the last Delta II from Complex 17 at CCAFS.


NASAOmar BaezLaura BalesJoseph BartyzelGary BeatovichBrian BeaverJames BehlingShaun ButtsDaniel CoonLuis DelgadoTung DoanTimothy DowlingLeonard DuncilMichael DunnDaniel DvorakDanielle FordLinda FosterThomas FrattinEric HaddoxSamantha HarrisBradley HaverMadhukar JalotaMichael JohnsonSusan LambertSarah LevalleyRandall MizelleTiffany NailMichael O’MalleyChristine PacariemMichael PattonGregory PeraltaBruce ReidThomas ReinartsJessica ScheffmanKeith SchuhMark Shugg

Merri StoweColeen TaylorWalner ThervilLaura UlrichVirginia WardJames WoodNathan Wood

a.i. solutions, inc.Sukhdeep ChaseJoe DavisMary DowtyRoy FisherTimothy FogartyDave GriffinStephen JeffersonKathleen KerrLaura RainesJamie RobertsDonna SpencerDomenick TuteraDanny VarnadoreMasefield YoungJames Zimmerman

Millennium Engineering and IntegrationMegan Jaunich

QinetiQ North AmericaJohn GlassDana GriecoPenelope HerbstDavid LoiselleJohn Pavone


GDSO MISSION CONCEPT REVIEW TEAM

Accepting for this team is Timothy Honeycutt NASA

For exceptional professionalism and successful performance in the Mission Concept Review preparation, planning, and execution.

IMCS DIGITAL SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY TRAINING COMMITTEE

Accepting for this team is Brad Postlethwaite Abacus Technology

For exceptional accomplishment in developing and delivering the Digital Systems Technology Training program for the Information Management and Support Contract.

Abacus TechnologyBrad PostlethwaiteJerome Smith

INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING (IE) NETWORK TEAM

Accepting for this team is Shaqueena Lewis NASA

For outstanding performance by the Launch Services Program’s Industrial Engineering Network to improve efficiency and effectiveness of the Launch Service Task Order Process.

NASANathan GelinoSamantha HarrisShaqueena LewisElaina McGheeDaisy MuellerFernan Rodriguez-Ortiz


NASAJohn BranardCarlos GarciaTimothy HoneycuttGina O’ShaughnessyRobert ParksBrian Rutkowski

Science Applications International Corp.Michael GisondiKimberly McCormackMarisa Wyssling


INSTITUTIONAL BASELINE REVIEW TEAM

Accepting for this team is Lisa Saunders NASA

For outstanding teamwork and dedication in support of the Institutional Zero Base Review resulting in significant cost savings at Kennedy Space Center.


NASATimothy BolloNancy BrayJonathan DonohoeDouglas EnglandLinda EuellHumberto GarridoPeter NickolenkoAnn Robertson

Janice RobertsonMiguel RodriguezLisa SaundersVanessa StromerBurton Summerfield

ReDe/Critique A Joint VentureKennetta CampbellRichard Cota

JUNO LAUNCH VEHICLE INTEGRATION AND LAUNCH TEAM

Accepting for this team is John Calvert NASA

For excellent teamwork and outstanding support to the highly successful processing, integration, and launch of the Juno mission.

NASAAyman AbdallahOmar BaezNorman BeckJames BehlingJames BjornbakMalcolm BostonDonald BrandlJacqueline BrooksJohn CalvertRobert ChoyAdam CooperLarry CraigEmilio CruzTuan DoanLeonard DuncilMaria ForsythLeticia GomezEric Haddox

Robert HarrisonRobert HenryJeffrey HibshmanHomero HidalgoGina HudakMadhukar JalotaDaniel JohnsonCarlos Lopez-RouraShermane MartinoJames McDedeRobin MerryMarlan MichelRandall MizelleCuong NguyenClark OwensGregory PeraltaBrett PerkinsSteven PetersonEric Poole

Sarah QuachChristopher RawlinsThomas ReinartsBrian ScheffmanGeorge SimoneDavid SollbergerBryan SongClarise StevensonBenjamin StudenskiKarl ThalWalner ThervilAkash VanganiAnna VastolaMichele VeneriKevin VillaMartha VreelandCharles WalkerDavid WardVirginia Ward


James WoodNathan Wood

a.i. solutions, inc.Serkan BastugRobert BosnyakDanial CampbellMarsha CauseyMilton DravesPaul EdwardsDana GriecoKathleen KerrAngela LawheadRandy NeimannJarmaine OllivierreJessica RussellE. G. Smith

QinetiQ North AmericaFrank BillinghamWilliam BoggsThomas CasaleTimothy ClingerNicholas DiBiaseRobert FlageJohn GlassPenelope HerbstChuck HolmesMarc LavigneDavid LoiselleJeffrey LyonsJohn MagisanoRuby MontoyaJohn PavoneRobert ReidJames StanleyThomas VogelGary WatsonThomas Woodard

K-12 EDUCATION SUPPORT TEAM

Accepting for this team is Laura Colville Oklahoma State University

For exceptional teamwork in supporting the NASA education mission by conducting workshops, professional development opportunities, and interactive distance learning events.

Oklahoma State UniversityLaura ColvilleRachel PowerSamantha RogersLinda ScauzilloDamon TalleyAmy Zimmerman

Penn State UniversityLes GoldLester MoralesLina Rosado



KSC INTEGRATED DISPOSITION TEAM

Accepting for this team is Ewing B. Swaney III NASA

In recognition for the exemplary effort by the Integrated Disposition Team in the accomplishment of the International Space Station Program Disposition task.


NASAJohn JacksonShirish PatelRicardo RodriguezEwing Swaney

All Points LogisticsCrystal DurhamSamuel LoftinMeri MoreyCari PylesJessica TaylorBecky Wilhelm

BoeingTerry AlexanderThomas BatemanKurt BauerElizabeth BoydChristopher CipollaLisa CochranMichael DahmShirla DayWayne DerbyshireTom DyalJoseph FarleySheila GoldbergSandra GrizzleBonita HammondLinda HannanWayne HawkPatricia High

James JacksonMichael JandreauStanley JohnsonJames KerriganRay KindredKenneth KobyJames LittleThomas LivengoodYvonne LuchukBrian McNallyJarold MergellRicky MillwoodJoseph MountsJeffrey RaineyVirgil RayhelJohn Roath-AlgeraJames SankerDonna SewardConnie SmileyJames StephensonEve StavosDavid ThomasTerry TraylorJoseph Van RiperSteven Walden

Creative Management TechnologyKerry ChalkMike GregaSandra KornegayReDe/Critique A Joint VentureJohn Kelley


LUNAR REGOLITH TESTING TEAM

Accepting for this team is Michael W. Csonka Craig Technologies - ESC For outstanding contributions protecting the heritage Apollo landing sites and toward architectures for future human and robotic missions to the Moon, Mars and asteroids.


NASAJanis ClarkMichael LanePhilip Metzger

Arizona State UniversityJames Smith

Craig TechnologiesMichael CsonkaMartin Moneysmith

EASIOttis Amburgey

QinetiQ North AmericaJoshua DuncanLawrence KossMark MinichYvette Oliva-Buisson

Stinger Ghaffarian TechnologiesStephen Stout

Yang EnterprisesGary Steele


MARS SCIENCE LABORATORY MISSION INTEGRATION TEAM

Accepting for this team is Wanda Harding NASA

For outstanding teamwork, excellent support, and dedication to the success of the launch services integration and processing of the Mars Science Laboratory mission.


NASACarlos AlvaradoOmar BaezDaniel BakerLaura BalesTimothy BassHarry BateyJon BauschlicherBrian BeaverJames BehlingJames BjornbakMalcolm BostonCaley BurkeMichael CampbellMichael CarboneChad CarlGregory ChandlerBruce ChessonDaniel CoonDavid CornellLarry CraigJoseph DantCharles DavisReed DivertieJeffry DudleyLeonard DuncilMichael DunnDavid FeketeAlyssa GarciaWade GravesCurtis GrovesEric HaddoxWanda HardingSamantha HarrisRobert HarrisonTammie Hines

Eirik HolbertJohn HueckelMadhukar JalotaDaniel JohnsonWayne KeeJames KinneyNathan KnoppRoger LangevinLisa MatthewsPamela McCoyJohn MooreCuong NguyenGary O’NeilBryan OnateClark OwensGregory PeraltaSteven PetersonEric PooleJohn PoseySarah QuachChristopher RawlinsJacob RothBrian ScheffmanKeith SchuhGeorge SimoneBradley SmithColeen TaylorDawn TroutAkash VaganiMichele VeneriJohn VondenhuevelDavid WardCharles WendlingTimothy WidrickJames WoodNathan Wood

a.i. solutions, inc.Serkan BastugRobert BosnyakMarsha CauseySukh ChaseJoe DavisDaniel FossKathleen KerrLatife KuguogluAngela LawheadBrandon MarsellJanice McMillenDonna Spencer

Bionetics CorporationMitchel Bowers

BoeingJoseph BenjaminJeffery BoykinGrady BrinkleyJohn CarverCharles CollierWayne DerbyshireDerek DufloRobert Edwards, Jr.Stacy EngelGregory FerruzzaMatthew GallowayNorman GarrettSarah HagenMonica HopkinsThomas LivengoodMichelle McElvaineBrian McNallyJacob Mounts



David MuldowneySatyanand NarayanAshleigh RugglesYuns SakumaJoseph TalaveraDavid Thomas

Brevard Achievement CenterAntwan Cuff

Chenega Security and Support SolutionsKeith CostaKenneth CoxJames CurtisGunther HornungTimothy ImkaJames JusticeLawrence KerleyWendy LawChristopher McFarlandJohn McGeeMichael MillsAaron MurrayJerome PlayerChristopher Vaughn

Creative Management TechnologyKurt BauerThomas CurryWayne HawkGary InschoJames KerriganJohnna McDanielJames McMillanRicky MillwoodJeffery RaineyAndrew ShawJay Solomon

James StephensonJoseph Van RiperSteven Walden

Innovative Health Applications, LLCGary BergstromBennie ChesterMeri Beth ChewukChristine DaratanyEric FredrickBruce GibsonErin LauscherJeffery MillerErik MurrayMichelle OuelletteLeslie PesanteCurtis PowersEmily SciariniMichele SeeleyJohn SherwoodWarren StoneWilliam Villegas

Millennium Engineering and IntegrationDonald ClarksonMegan Jaunich

QinetiQ North AmericaFrank BillinghamJames BlitchChris CannonThomas CasaleNicholas DiBiaseRichard FlageEugene FourneyPenelope HerbstCharles Holmes

Nancy HyndsKim KellerMark LavigneBrian LawsonDavid LoiselleJeff LyonsJohn MagisanoLinda MatthiasRuby MontoyaKristina NelsonJeffery NorgrenJohn PavoneLaura RainesRobert ReidTeresa SauterFredric SchmollThomas VogelThomas WoodardPaul Wubbena

Sierra LoboKyrn Craig

United States Air ForceAnthony PizzifredWilliam ShaverBrett Skates

URS Federal Technical Services, Inc.Victor AllpisteMichael CressyRonald FeileJohn KerrArthur PetsosScott RoyerLarry Taylor



NPP LAUNCH VEHICLE INTEGRATION AND LAUNCH TEAM

Accepting for this team is Bruce Reid NASA

For excellent launch vehicle integration and launch site processing of the NPP mission, which was successfully launched on a Delta II launch vehicle on October 28, 2011.

NASAOmar BaezNorman BeckChad CarlTimothy DowlingMichael DunnDaniel DvorakTricia FertigDanielle FordDavid GrauKevin GrelckRobert HenryGina HudakMadhukar JalotaDonald JohnsonMichael JohnsonJames KinneyCarlos Lopez-RouraRobert McEntireTiffany NailChuong NguyenGary O’NeilChristine PacariemGregory PeraltaEugenio PichardoChristopher Rawlins

Bruce ReidThomas ReinartsRussell StoeweMerri StoweBenjamin StudenskiKevin VillaJames Wood

a.i. solutions, inc.Randall BeaudoinRobert BosnyakRonald BrewerJerri DunnTimothy FogartyDaniel FossDave GriffinLisa GrobTimothy TrenkleMasefield Young

QinetiQ North AmericaNicholas DiBiaseMarc LavigneRandal LongLinda Matthias



PAD B EARLY DEPLOY SYSTEMS ENGINEERING TEAM

Accepting for this team is David P. Armstrong NASA

For outstanding teamwork in performing systems engineering for the Pad B Early Deploy effort in support of the Ground Systems Development and Operations Program.

QUICK ATTACH UMBILICAL TEAM

Accepting for this team is Gabor J. Tamasy NASA

For outstanding efforts in development of the Quick Attach Umbilical that will influence architectures for future human and robotic missions to the Moon, Mars and asteroids.

NASADavid ArmstrongCurtis DuggerWilliam EspinosaEric SmithRichard Smith

QinetiQ North AmericaDennis LobmeyerDavid PierceStephen Sojourner

Stinger Ghaffarian TechnologiesHeidi Tillett

NASARobert AmbroseWilliam BluethmannJanis ClarkLucien JunkinHarold McAmisRobert MuellerTodd SteinrockGabor Tamasy

Craig TechnologiesIvan Townsend

EASIJason Shuler

Sierra Lobo, Inc.Andrew Nick



REIMBURSABLE AGREEMENT PROCESS IMPROVEMENT TEAM

Accepting for this team is Marilyn Davidson NASA

For exceptional teamwork in the design and documentation of the revised process for financial management of reimbursable agreements.

SUSTAINABILITY PLAN TEAM

Accepting for this team is Denise Thaller NASA

In recognition of superior support to create the Agency’s first Center-wide, cross-functional sustainability plan for Kennedy Space Center.

NASAKathy BryantMichelle CroweMarilyn DavidsonJames DavisWilliam DimmerSusan FeaganTorrance LambingMichael MillerMichael StephensRandall WassermanJohn Zuber

C & C InternationalWendella Collamore

NASALinda AdamsNelly AltmanBryan BanksDavid BanksKeith BrittonBenjamin BryantGregg BuckinghamMario BusaccaManuel CabreraErnesto CamachoAnne CaraccioHarold CarlsonAmanda CarrSheryl Chaffee

Bruce ChessonDonald DankertJohn DaviesJason DehlerAnnette DittmerDouglas DurhamGregory EstesJoette FeeneyLakeesha FlowersSherry GasawayJimmy GonzalezDouglas GovanGerald GreenKaren GriffinTimothy Griffin

Tammie HinesPaul HintzeDaniel HullScott HuntDionne JacksonJeffrey JohnsonKatelyn JohnsonJustin JunodJanet KeithLarry KielFrancis KlineKathleen LoftinAlfredo Lopez-EstradaWayne MartinMegan Marynec



Bonni McClureDaniel MenzelJames MillerKevin MillerChad MoellerMecca MurphyBarbara NaylorHien NguyenAmy O’BrienMarvin OyolaRene PerezLynne PhillipsAmber PhilmanJanice PirkleXaivian RaymondCathy RemleyNicole RiveraNicholas RivieccioBrandi RobertsLaura RochesterWilliam RoyJeanne RybaJared SassRonald SchoenJohn ShafferAlice SmithBeth SmithPatricia SnooksJoseph TelladoDenise ThallerDavid UngarAnjanette WicksThomas Wilczek

Ann WilliamsCynthia WiseTracy Young

Abacus TechnologyJimmie Fitzgerald

AFSPC Indyne, Inc.Kathleen Anderson

Boeing Space Operations CompanyJohn McFarland

C & C InternationalElizabeth Stevey

Delaware North Companies Parks and ResortsJohn LuchtRick Wood

Dynamac CorporationJustin Gilman

Innovative Health Applications LLCJanet BethayCarlton HallKris HerpichMark MercadanteGina Parrish

Lisa Ruffe

QinetiQ North AmericaJerrami Johnson

ReDe/Critique A Joint VentureAbel GomesMary MacLaughlinPauletta McGinnis

United Space Alliance LLCGail Morris

URS Federal Technical Services, Inc.Tony BolognaJohn CarsonEllen FeeneyShawn FisherScott HintzStacey HopperBrian KilcommonsTom KingMike OmansDan Smith

Yang EnterprisesRenee Gordie

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