Leads the Center’s Integrated Independent Assessment (IA)function, responsible for conducting independent reviews and assessments of technical and mission risks associated with Space Flight Programs located at the Kennedy Space Center, including: Space Station, Commercial Crew, Ground Systems Development and Operations, and the KSC Institutional Programs. This function supports Risk-Informed Decision Making, Continuous Risk Management, and the Certification of Flight processes.

Led a diverse team of safety and quality assurance and engineering personnel supporting the International Space Station Program and Orion Production Operations Project, in addition to other payload/spacecraft development activities. Responsible for the execution of the safety and quality programs for these projects the Kennedy Space Center, and on behalf of other NASA Centers as delegated.

Led a diverse team of safety and quality assurance and engineering personnel supporting the International Space Station Program and Multi-Purpose Crew Vehicle (MPCV) Project. Responsible for the execution of the safety and quality programs for ISS and MPCV Production Operations activities at the Kennedy Space Center.

Assisted Director in directing work activities carried out by direct reports. Worked with supervisors/managers and employees to resolve Human Resource issues. Reviewed, participated and facilitated the development of budget submittals to programs (e.g. Hubble Space Telescope, Station External Logistics Carrier). Participated in the re-baselining of the Checkout, Assembly and Payload Processing Contract (CAPPS). Directorate liaison to the Safety and Mission Assurance (S&MA) Directorate: responsibilities included the negotiation of S&MA Service Pool allocation and monitoring of Service Pool usage, as well as facilitating better two-way communications and improving inter-directorate relationships. Directorate authority for ISO 9000/Business System and associated organizational metrics. Responsible for submittal of Directorate award fee comments for multiple contracts, including the Joint-Base Operations Support Contract (JBOSC) and Shuttle Proram Operations Contract (SPOC). Performed special assignment for the Center and Directorate. Center Point-of-Contact for Commercial On-Orbit Transportation System (COTS) Project for industry questions related to proposal preparation and after facilitating usage of KSC facilities and development of Reimbursable Space Act Agreements (RSAA's). Led Directorate Internal Organization Development Team to define the scope and responsibilities of the directorate as part of a Center-wide effort to centralize engineering capabilities. In January 2006, appointed as a Board Member for the Institutional Services Contract (ISC) Source Evaluation Board (SEB), representing program interests related to the selection of the successor base operation contractor for KSC. The ISC provides services to KSC, as well as the USAF and commercial customers and was initiated in October 2008.

Managed KSC Strategic Planning Products and represented KSC for Agency Strategic and Performance Planning. Directed Senior Management Retreats and facilitated weekly strategic planning forums. Coordinated President's Management Agenda reporting for KSC. Participated in Center-wide initiatives, such as Leadership Teams for two reorganization efforts. Supervised Executive Staff.

Managed ISS science payload and shuttle middeck experiment processing capabilities at the launch site. Developed and managed budget for ISS payload/middeck experiment processing infrastructure and payload mission processing (> $8M). Through direct and matrixed workforce, ensured the planning and successful processing of science payloads. (First ISS U.S. science rack was processed in late 2000. At the end of tenure, 7 payload racks processed by KSC are on-orbit.) Participated as KSC representative to the NASA Internal Non-Government Organization Study Team. Participated as KSC representative to two Agency Red Teams evaluating the ISS Research Institute Study Team products, and as KSC representative to the first Red Team evaluating the Shuttle and Station Utilization Reinvention Team products. Interfaced with all levels of KSC Management, other NASA Centers, NASA Headquarters, and Payload Developers (government, industry, academia, foreign entities).

Managed ISS science payload and space shuttle experiment processing capabilities at the launch site. Developed and managed budget for ISS payload/middeck experiment processing infrastructure and payload mission processing. Direct reports and matrixed support ensured the planning and successful processing of science payloads, including the Neurolab, Space Radar Topography Mission (SRTM), and the Human Research Facility Integrated Flight Prototype Rack (HRF IFPR) during the first ISS Multi-Element Integration Test. Interfaced with multiple NASA Centers as well as NASA Headquarters and Payload Developers (government, industry, academia, foreign entities).

Managed ISS science payload and space shuttle experiment processing capabilities at the launch site. Developed and managed budget for ISS payload/middeck experiment processing infrastructure and payload mission processing. Direct reports and matrixed support ensured the advanced planning and successful processing of science payloads. Participated as the KSC representative to the Agency Payload Engineering Study Team, which evaluated ISS experiment processes to get to flight. Interfaced with multiple NASA Centers as well as NASA Headquarters and Payload Developers (government, industry, academia, foreign entities).

Led the Utilization Integrated Product Team (IPT), consisting of direct reports and matrixed personnel which was responsible for the planning and implementation of launch site capabilities for ISS payload processing. Developed budget for planning and implementation of capabilities and worked with other Integrated Product Teams that provided payload processing support services or equipment. Worked extensively with the JSC ISS Payloads Office and ISS Payload Developers to develop policy and processes.

Managed a diverse group of engineering personnel who performed activities in three main areas: the operation and maintenance of the Partial Payload Checkout Unit (PPCU), used to test shuttle payloads; design and development projects to support payload telemetry processing; and operation and maintenance of the Spacelab Payload Command and Data System, a patchable data network. Provided technical and managerial guidance to employees and interfaced with peer and upper management.

Led the technical team processing experiments/payloads flown on the Space Shuttle. This involved having a high-level working knowledge of multiple technical areas. Primary payload activity supported during this period was the design, pre-planning and arrival of the Tethered Satellite System (TSS-1). Interfaced with multiple levels of KSC Management, MSFC and NASA Headquarters, as well as national and international Payload Developers. Recognized for efforts on TSS-1 with the NASA Exceptional Achievement Medal in 1992.