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Presidential Rank Presented to Three Managers
Three Glenn managers were among an elite group of federal employees who President George W. Bush recently conferred the Presidential Rank Award -- the highest award reserved for civil servants.
Associate Director Vernon "Bill" Wessel has received the Presidential Rank of Distinguished Executive. Wessel was recognized by NASA Executive Management, including the Administrator and the Chief of NASA's Safety and Mission Assurance Office, as the model of leadership for Safety and Mission Assurance in NASA. His innovative ideas, continued implementation of quality and dedication to the development of world-class technical and management staff at NASA has been vital in developing, supporting and implementing agency initiatives throughout NASA.
Director of Engineering and Technical Services Olga Gonzalez-Sanabria and Senior Technologist, Dr. Isaiah Blankson, Research and Technology Directorate, have received the Presidential Rank of Meritorious Executive.
Gonzalez-Sanabria has been recognized for planning, organizing and directing a full range of integrated services including engineering, fabrication, testing, facility management and aircraft services for Lewis Field and at Plum Brook Station. She is also recognized for her efforts in implementing the systems management flow-down process established in NASA's policies, guidance and Strategic Plan.
Blankson is an internationally recognized hypersonics expert, having authored and co-authored numerous cutting-edge technical papers in hypersonics and related fields. Prior to his current assignment, Blankson managed the agency's Generic Hypersonic Program at NASA Headquarters. During this time, he initiated a flight program that led to NASA's X-43 Hypersonic Scramjet-Engine successful flights at Mach 7 and 10.
The U.S. Office of Personnel Management administers the Presidential Rank Award Program, which is determined through a rigorous selection process with final approval by the President.
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Associate Director Vernon "Bill" Wessel has received the Presidential Rank of Distinguished Executive. Wessel was recognized by NASA Executive Management, including the Administrator and the Chief of NASA's Safety and Mission Assurance Office, as the model of leadership for Safety and Mission Assurance in NASA. His innovative ideas, continued implementation of quality and dedication to the development of world-class technical and management staff at NASA has been vital in developing, supporting and implementing agency initiatives throughout NASA.
Director of Engineering and Technical Services Olga Gonzalez-Sanabria and Senior Technologist, Dr. Isaiah Blankson, Research and Technology Directorate, have received the Presidential Rank of Meritorious Executive.
Gonzalez-Sanabria has been recognized for planning, organizing and directing a full range of integrated services including engineering, fabrication, testing, facility management and aircraft services for Lewis Field and at Plum Brook Station. She is also recognized for her efforts in implementing the systems management flow-down process established in NASA's policies, guidance and Strategic Plan.
Blankson is an internationally recognized hypersonics expert, having authored and co-authored numerous cutting-edge technical papers in hypersonics and related fields. Prior to his current assignment, Blankson managed the agency's Generic Hypersonic Program at NASA Headquarters. During this time, he initiated a flight program that led to NASA's X-43 Hypersonic Scramjet-Engine successful flights at Mach 7 and 10.
The U.S. Office of Personnel Management administers the Presidential Rank Award Program, which is determined through a rigorous selection process with final approval by the President.
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