NOAA chooses Craig McLean as Assistant Administrator

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January 27, 2015

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) picked Craig McLean to be the next Assistant Administrator for the Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research (OAR). OAR oversees NOAA research laboratories, the Sea Grant college program, the Office of Ocean Exploration and Research, NOAA’s Climate Program Office, and other research ventures.  McLean has worked for NOAA for more than 30 years; he previously served as Acting Administrator of OAR, Deputy of OAR’s programs and administration, Captain of the Commissioned Corps, Executive Officer of the National Ocean Service, and as the founding Director of NOAA’s Office of Ocean Exploration.

Source: E & E News, NOAA

Updated 2/11/15