New Program Coordinators & Chief Scientists - 2/1/96

Date: Fri, 2 Feb 1996 12:16:53 -0500
To: "A  - Division Chief and Staff"<distribution@usgs.gov>,
        "B  - Branch Chiefs and Offices"<distribution@usgs.gov>,
        "DC - All District Chiefs"<distribution@usgs.gov>
From: "P. Patrick Leahy, Chief Geologist, Reston, VA" <pleahy@usgs.gov> (by way of rhirsch@usgs.gov (Robert Hirsch))
Subject: New Program Coordinators & Chief Scientists - 2/1/96
Cc: "Joanne C Taylor, Secretary (Typing), Reston, VA" <jctaylor@usgs.gov>,
        "Janet N Arneson, Secretary (Typing), Reston, VA" <jarneson@usgs.gov>,
        "Alice C Dilandro, Secretary (S), Reston, VA" <dilandro@usgs.gov>





                MEMORANDUM


        February 1, 1996

     To:        All Geologic Division Employees

     From:      P. Patrick Leahy
                Chief Geologist

     Subject:   New Program Coordinators and Chief Scientists

     I am extremely pleased to be able to report to you the names of our
     new Program Coordinators and Chief Scientists.  Though our list is not
     yet entirely complete, I felt it important to inform you of the
     selections that have been made to date.  The individuals selected for
     these positions are an outstanding group of accomplished scientists.
     Whether working individually within teams and offices or together
     through program and regional councils, it is my belief that this group
     has the necessary skills and capabilities to ably lead our Division
     into the 21st Century.

     Our goal is to make most of the new assignments effective within the
     next few weeks.  Some of the selections involve change of
     headquarters;  though these individuals may not be completely
     relocated for some months, they will assume their new duties prior to
     moving.

     I would like to thank all of you who expressed an interest in these
     rotational management positions.  Though not all of you could be
     selected, your interest and willingness to participate in the
     leadership process of the Division is greatly appreciated.  I would
     also like to thank all of you who participated on the panels that
     evaluated the candidates.  Your careful deliberations and valuable
     recommendations provided a solid basis upon which to make final
     selections.

     The following employees have been selected to be Program Coordinators:

     Earthquake Hazards Reduction       Still to be determined
     Volcano Hazards Reduction          Marianne C. Guffanti
     National Cooperative
       Geologic Mapping                 John S. Pallister
     Marine and Coastal
       Geologic Surveys                 S. Jeffress Williams
     Global Change and Climate History  Richard Z. Poore
     Mineral Resource Surveys           Linda C. Gundersen
     Energy Resource Surveys            David W. Houseknecht

     The following employees have been selected to be Chief Scientists:

     Western Region

     Earthquake Hazards                 Still to be determined
     Volcano Hazards                    Robert I. Tilling
     National Cooperative
       Geologic Mapping                 Donald L. Gautier
     Marine and Coastal Geology         Michael D. Carr
     Mineral Resource Surveys           Randolph A. Koski
     Astrogeology                       A. Wesley Ward, Jr.

     Central Region

     Geologic Hazards                   Randall G. Updike
     National Cooperative
       Geologic Mapping                 Lawrence W. Snee
     Global Change and Climate History  Robert S. Thompson
     Mineral Resource Surveys           Geoffrey S. Plumlee
     Energy Resource Surveys            C. Gene Whitney

     Eastern Region

     National Cooperative
       Geologic Mapping                 James E. Quick
     Marine and Coastal Geology         Asbury S. Sallenger, Jr.
     Mineral Resource Surveys           Joseph S. Duval
     Energy Resource Surveys            Ronald W. Stanton

     Please join me in welcoming this outstanding group of employees to
     their new assignments.  They will be looking for your support, working
     to build your trust, and dedicating their efforts to improving the
     quality of the Division s scientific endeavors.  Their assignment
     represents the first step in the implementation of the new Geologic
     Division, and it is through their leadership and creative talents that
     we will move ahead with our plans for a revitalized and
     highly-productive Division.

     Biographical sketches for the Program Coordinators and Chief
     Scientists will be prepared and distributed to all employees within
     the next few weeks.
     
     In conclusion, I would like to take this opportunity to express my
     appreciation to the acting Program Coordinators and Chief Scientists
     who, over the past several months, worked with diligence and steadfast
     character during the travail of the RIF and the transition to the new
     Division organization.  Their jobs were certainly not easy and we are
     grateful for their dedicated service and leadership.  I look forward
     now to working with the new management team to build a more
     outstanding and forward-looking scientific organization of which we
     can all be proud.