Directorate Key Personnel
Directorate Office
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Director – Detailed to GRC
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Steve W. Gayle
Acting, Director
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Brian Beaton
Chief Operations Officer
Craig D. Jones
Associate Director for Space Technology & Exploration
Associate Director for Space Technology & Exploration
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Paul W. Krasa
Associate Director for Aeronautics
Associate Director for Aeronautics
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David Shinn
Associate Director for Labs & Facilities
Alexandra Olney
Communcations Manager