IN THIS ISSUE

1 THE LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT DIVISION 

WELCOMES SHARRIEF WILSON AS LMD 

DEPUTY DIRECTOR

2 RETIREMENT FAREWELL—KELLY KARCHER, 

JOHNSON SPACE CENTER EQUIPMENT 

MANAGER, RETIRING AFTER 32 YEARS)

3 EQUIPMENT MANAGEMENT PROGRAM

5 KUDOS—AN ENERGY ACTION SPOTLIGHT

7 2023 JSC LOGISTICS LENGTH OF FEDERAL 

SERVICE AWARD RECIPIENTS 

8 HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM LMD 

9 CONTACT US

THE LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT DIVISION WELCOMES 

SHARRIEF WILSON AS LMD DEPUTY DIRECTOR 

Vince Cappello, Director, LMD 

Prior to his selection, Sharrief 

Wilson served as the Logistics 

Management Division (LMD) 

Program Manager for Property 

Disposal and the Artifact Screening 

Program. Sharrief provided 

governance and oversight to NASA 

disposal operations by setting 

Agency priorities and giving counsel 

and guidance to Property Disposal 

Officers throughout NASA. Sharrief 

also spearheaded the Division’s 

Information Management strategy 

and execution and led special 

projects for program disposition 

and closures. Sharrief also held 

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National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Logistics Management Newsletter

FROM THE LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT DIVISION

FY24 | ISSUE 1

Welcome. This newsletter 

is brought to you by the 

Logistics Management 

Division (LMD). Its purpose 

is to keep you abreast 

of the latest business 

practices and to share 

information about ongoing 

logistics management 

initiatives and events. It also 

introduces interim policy 

letters, which shall be 

incorporated in forthcoming 

updates of NASA 

Procedural Directives and 

Procedural Requirements. Sharrief Wilson, Deputy Director, LMD 

JANUARY 2024
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senior positions in the logistics field as a Logistics Analyst for LMD in support of NASA Headquarters, an IT Asset 

Manager for the Office of Naval Research Information Technology Office, program support for the Federal Aviation 

Administration headquarters for their Oceanic and Offshore programs, and a Senior Civilian Supply Manager for 

the U.S. Marine Corps Chemical Biological Incident Response Force unit. 

Sharrief hails from Brooklyn, New York City, and served in the U.S. Marine Corps as a Chemical Biological Incident 

Response Force Team Lead. He received his bachelor’s degree in finance from the University of Maryland Global 

Campus. This year (2023), Sharrief received two NASA Honor Awards (An Outstanding Leadership Medal and a 

Group Achievement Award) for his work on the Office of Strategic Infrastructure IT Systems Transformation Team. 

RETIREMENT FAREWELL—KELLY KARCHER, JOHNSON SPACE CENTER EQUIPMENT 

MANAGER, RETIRING AFTER 32 YEARS

Julie Hardcastle, Deputy Chief, JSC Logistics Division 

It’s with mixed emotions that we announce that one of NASA’s finest 

Equipment Managers, Kelly Karcher, will retire at the end of this year. 

After 32 years of serving at NASA’s Johnson Space Center (JSC), Kelly has 

decided to embark on her next chapter. We couldn’t be more grateful for 

her service to our Agency or prouder to have had such a great colleague 

and friend throughout the years. Kelly is an example of hard work and 

dedication, endless passion, and excellence that are woven into the 

fabric of our mission within the Office of Strategic Infrastructure, Logistics 

Management Division. We are eternally grateful for the years of service and 

positive influence she has had within Logistics. 

As we bid farewell, we would like to take this opportunity to celebrate 

her outstanding contributions and remarkable accomplishments during 

her tenure. 

Kelly Karcher began her NASA career in 1991 at Johnson Space Center 

as a secretary within the Logistics and Transportation Branch. Kelly 

completed a detail assignment within JSC’s Travel Office from 1994 to 

1995. While serving in this capacity, Kelly received personal recognition 

from astronaut Bernard Harris, who cited Kelly’s exceptional enthusiasm 

and willingness to “go the extra mile” to ensure that travel requests 

received prompt and timely responses. Upon completion of her detail, 

Kelly returned to the Transportation Branch to perform duties as a Freight Specialist until 2000. While serving in 

this role, Kelly further diversified her expertise as a Property Administrator in supply and equipment management 

while providing oversight on the performance of governmental contracts. She effectively fulfilled the functional 

responsibilities as an Inventory Management Specialist, with oversight for the control and inventory of JSC’s 

controlled equipment. Later, Kelly transitioned to full-time support of the Equipment Management Office. 

Kelly Karcher, Equipment Manager, JSC 

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Kelly assumed an additional role as a Contract Technical Monitor in 2009, with oversight of the division’s 

Logistics Support Contract equipment-management functions, providing guidance on governmental policies and 

procedures as well as performing audits of the support contractor’s equipment performance. 

In 2015, Kelly was assigned as a Supply and Equipment Management Officer (SEMO) delegate for equipment 

matters, demonstrating excellent leadership and important contributions in the revision of NASA Procedural 

Requirements, NPR 4200.1 (Equipment Management Program). She further expanded her responsibilities 

within the Equipment Office as a backup to JSC’s Equipment Manager while they supported a 2016–18 

Source Evaluation Board (SEB). During this time, Kelly was instrumental in ensuring that the Agency’s new 

RFID equipment tagging was successfully implemented. Kelly’s contributions resulted in over 35,000 controlled 

equipment records being updated on time, which complied with Agency RFID tagging requirements for 

100 percent completion by May 2017. Kelly’s dedication and contributions during this period resulted in her 

nomination for and award of NASA’s Silver Snoopy Award in July 2017. 

Kelly, you will be missed. The NASA Logistics Management community thanks you for your dedication and wishes 

you all the best in your retirement! 

EQUIPMENT MANAGEMENT PROGRAM 

Miguel A. Rodriguez, Program Manager 

Streamlining Equipment Control and Accountability with the NF-891 Property Custodian 

Designation Form 

Christopher Ainsworth, LMI LLC 

To bolster efficiency and accountability in equipment inventory management, the Logistics Management Division 

(LMD) has unveiled the NF-891 Property Custodian Designation Form. This standardized NASA form introduces 

a groundbreaking approach to managing Property Custodian accounts, offering a seamless process for the 

designation and transfer of accountability for NASA equipment. 

The NF-891 Form has dynamic features tailored to simplify and streamline the custodian designation process. It 

seamlessly adapts to various scenarios, allowing for the designation of equipment to a new custodian, the transfer 

of accountability between existing custodians, or the closure of a custodian account. This adaptability ensures that 

the form is versatile enough to handle various custodian-related tasks. 

One of the standout features of the NF-891 is its integration of automated e-mail distribution functionality. 

This innovative addition facilitates the efficient collection of signatures from all authorized parties involved in 

the custodian designation process. The new form expedites approval and ensures a secure and traceable 

authorization mechanism. 

When properly implemented, the new form also significantly enhances accountability within the organization and 

across NASA by creating a clear audit trail for transfers of equipment custodianship; it provides a standardized 

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and transparent process for each 

custodian designation, which is 

crucial for NASA’s equipment 

inventory management. 

Moreover, the NF-891 brings 

about notable efficiency gains. The 

streamlined and automated nature 

of the form reduces the reliance 

on manual paperwork and the use 

of standalone systems, minimizing 

the potential for errors. Real-time 

updates represent another critical 

advantage of the NF-891. As 

changes occur between custodian 

accounts, they are immediately 

reflected in the NASA Property, 

Plant, and Equipment (PP&E) 

System, ensuring awareness of 

all participants of any alterations 

in custodian accounts. This realtime responsiveness contributes to 

more informed decision making and 

facilitates timely actions. 

In conclusion, NASA’s introduction 

of the NF-891 Property Custodian 

Designation Form marks a 

significant leap forward in logistics 

management. By combining 

dynamic updates, automated 

e-mail distribution, and a steadfast 

commitment to accountability, 

this form promises to expedite 

and redefine how NASA manages 

custodian accounts. Embracing 

this innovative tool will enhance 

accountability and lead to tangible 

efficiency gains, ultimately 

contributing to the success of 

NASA’s overarching mission. 

The streamlined and automated nature of 

the form reduces the reliance on manual 

paperwork and the use of standalone systems, 

minimizing the potential for errors.

Snapshot of NF-891 (Property Custodian Designation Form)
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KUDOS—AN ENERGY ACTION SPOTLIGHT 

Joan M. Hughes, Agency Energy Program Manager, Environmental Management Division 

Here at NASA, we want to take time to appreciate those who perform above and beyond. The 

environmental community is excited about its latest achievements. 

Kennedy Space Center’s Energy and Water Program’s vision is to secure America’s future in space with an 

energy- and water-efficient and resilient multi-user spaceport. 

Rounding out our 2023 Energy 

Action Spotlights is an exceptional 

team of energy action heroes: 

Kennedy Space Center’s Utility Rate 

Analysis Team, formed by Nathan 

Bickel, Manny Cabrera, Jonathan 

Haling, Jennifer Hill, Wayne Martin, 

and Cory Taylor. The Rate Analysis 

Team worked with Lawrence 

Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL) 

to optimize rate pricing structures 

and participate in demand-response 

programs, resulting in an estimated 

annual electricity cost savings 

of $940,000. 

LBNL’s rate analysis included 

reviewing electric bills, renewable 

energy production, and historic data, 

then providing recommendations 

for KSC. The KSC Rate Analysis 

Team in turn assessed Center 

risks and benefits of LBNL’s 

recommendations, ultimately implementing an increase in KSC’s load control pledge from 4.9 megawatts (MW) to 

8.9 MW at the C5 substation and switching Orsino substation to a different rate tariff. 

Each October, the Federal Government celebrates Energy Action Month to honor the work of the Federal 

workforce to achieve mission success while also cutting energy waste; reducing costs; optimizing performance; 

and advancing America’s progress toward energy independence, resilience, and security. 

NASA has made significant strides in its Energy and Water Management Program, including 

¡ reducing total energy consumption by 19 percent and greenhouse gas emissions 47 percent since FY 2008; 

¡ increasing our consumption of carbon pollution–free electricity to 41 percent of total electricity; and 

¡ reducing facility water intensity by 33 percent since FY 2007. 

C5 Substation, Kennedy Space Center

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Damon Saul, Lead Operator of Stennis Space Center’s Energy 

Management Control System, is next on our list of NASA energy 

action heroes! 

Damon Saul is Syncom Space Services’ Energy Management Control 

System (EMCS) Lead Operator at Stennis Space Center (SSC). Damon 

has worked in SSC’s EMCS for 16 years and has been the lead operator 

for the past three years. He was a member of the SSC team that won the 

2014 Group Blue Marble award for SSC EMCS enhancements, which 

recognized the team’s ability to use the EMCS to achieve low-cost/no-cost 

energy savings. 

Damon is a leader in SSC’s FY23 upgrade to EMCS software; the upgrade 

will provide SSC with more system accessibility and improved operations. 

He has played a crucial role in the backup of existing data during the 

upgrade, which is essential to the energy management program and 

future projects. 

Damon is very dedicated to making SSC’s buildings run efficiently and has always been proactive when it comes 

to energy efficiency. Damon’s dedication makes a real difference, and we just wanted to take this time to say, 

“Thank you, Damon, for going above and beyond in supporting energy and water management at NASA!” 

None of this would be possible 

without the efforts of hundreds 

of NASA personnel, many of 

whom are never recognized for 

their contributions. That is why, 

since FY21, we have taken time to 

recognize some of these unsung 

heroes through our “Energy 

Action Spotlights.” 

Thank you, Nathan, Manny, 

Jonathan, Jennifer, Wayne, and 

Cory, for performing above and 

beyond in supporting energy and 

water management at NASA! 

Thank you, Rate Analysis Team! 

Orsino Substation, Kennedy Space Center 

Damon Saul, EMCS Lead Operator, SSC 

The Energy and Water Program goals, established in NPR 8570.1, NASA Energy Management Program, 

are to reduce energy and water risk to missions through life-cycle cost-effective compliance with Federal 

law, executive orders, and NASA policies. This is accomplished through energy and water efficiency and 

conservation methods, along with an increased use of renewable energy sources. 

For additional information, please visit 

Energy and Water Management—Environmental (nasa.gov). 
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Please join us as we congratulate 

JSC 2023 Logistics Length of 

Federal Service Award recipients 

Judy Elam for 50 years of Federal 

service, Julie Hardcastle for 

30 years of Federal service, and 

Leslie Boards for 25 years of 

Federal service. 

2023 JSC LOGISTICS LENGTH OF FEDERAL SERVICE AWARD RECIPIENTS 

It is with great pleasure that we 

share the news of such great 

milestones achieved in their 

Federal careers by members of the 

logistics community. On October 

18, 2023, honorary recognitions 

were presented by Vanessa 

Wyche, JSC Center Director, to 

three key members within JSC 

logistics for their tenure in the 

Federal Government. 

Judy Elam receives her 50-year Length of Federal Service Award from Vanessa Wyche, JSC 

Center Director. 

Julie Hardcastle receives her 30-year Length 

of Federal Service Award. Left to right: Joel 

Walker, Judy Elam, Michael Caputo, Tom 

Canning, Julie Hardcastle, Michelle Allen, and 

Vanessa Wyche. 

Leslie Boards receives her 25-year Length 

of Federal Service Award. Left to right: Joel 

Walker, Michael Caputo, Tom Canning, Julie 

Hardcastle, Michelle Allen, Leslie Boards, and 

Vanessa Wyche. 

It is with great pleasure that we share the news of such great milestones 

achieved in their Federal careers by members of the logistics community.
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HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM LMD 

Vince Cappello, Director, LMD 

As 2023 draws to a close, we reflect on the many challenges we faced 

while working together to improve policy and define technological 

enhancements to our logistics enterprise systems. LMD functional 

managers and Center logisticians joined efforts and shared ideas to 

successfully resolve logistics challenges that affected mission operations. 

We worked as a group to develop and implement Agency-wide initiatives—

and we thank all logistics stakeholders for that. We at LMD express 

our deep appreciation for all the support and constructive feedback 

we received from the logistics community, Centers’ leadership, and 

stakeholders in general. You have been fantastic throughout 2023, and 

we have no doubt that NASA logistics will continue to advance and excel 

in 2024 and beyond. We are grateful for your dedication and efforts in 

support of NASA’s mission. 

May this holiday season bring you and your loved ones a great deal of joy and peace. Please be safe and have a 

wonderful new year in 2024! 
CONTACT US

Your involvement, understanding, and feedback are essential to making the Logistics 

Management Program a success. Please send us your questions or stories to share by 

calling or e-mailing:

National Aeronautics and Space Administration

The Logistics Management Division

NASA Headquarters

300 E Street SW

Washington, DC 20546

www.nasa.gov

Vincent E. Cappello

Director, Logistics 

Management Division

Office: 202-309-8304

vincent.e.cappello@nasa.gov

Chris Ainsworth

Logistics Management Institute 

(LMI) Artifact Program Facilitator

Office: 202-358-4612

christopher.e.ainsworth@nasa.gov

Wayne A. Cragwell

Logistics Management Institute 

(LMI) Artifact Program Facilitator

Office: 202-358-4612

wayne.a.cragwell@nasa.gov

Timothy A. Currie

Transportation 

Management Program

Office: 202-358-1219

timothy.a.currie@nasa.gov

Ann Cuyler

Contract Property 

Management Program

Office: 202-358-1524

ann.cuyler@nasa.gov

Peral R. Hill

Supply and Materials 

Management Program

Office: 202-358-0491

peral.r.hill@nasa.gov

Marjorie C. Jackson

Logistics Compensating Controls 

Reviews (CCR) Program

Office: 202-358-2464

marjorie.c.jackson@nasa.gov

Miguel A. Rodriguez

NASA Equipment and Mail 

Management Programs

Office: 202-358-1065

miguel.a.rodriguez-1@nasa.gov

Robert S. Sherouse

Artifact Identification and 

Disposition Program

Aviation Logistics Asset 

Management and Special Projects

Office: 202-358-0746

robert.sherouse@nasa.gov

Lisa M. Williams

Lifecycle Logistics and 

Supply Chain Program

Office: 321-867-7777

lisa.m.williams@nasa.gov

Sharrief Wilson

Deputy Director

National Utilization Officer

Logistics Management Division

Office: 202-358-0875

sharrief.wilson@nasa.gov

Vacant

Administrative Assistant

https://www.nasa.gov/LMD