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January 5, 1998 KSC Contact: Bruce Buckingham KSC Release No January 5, 1998 KSC Contact: Bruce Buckingham KSC Release No. 1-98 KENNETH PAYNE NAMED KSC LOGISTICS OPERATIONS DIRECTOR Kenneth Payne, a veteran leader in the field of acquisition and logistics management, is being named director of Logistics Operations at the Kennedy Space Center, effective Feb. 1, 1998 by Center Director Roy Bridges. "I am very pleased that Ken Payne is joining our KSC staff," said Bridges. "He is a man with world-class credentials in leading change in large, high technology acquisition and logistics organizations." Payne's responsibilities as Logistics Operations director will include management of the contract for Space Shuttle orbiter flight hardware spares, repairs, and all the associated planning and management of the supply vendor infrastructure. He also will oversee technical management of logistics functions of repair and spares for all launch processing ground systems and facilities for both Shuttle and payloads processing, as well as Center support. Other responsibilities include management of all Center logistics functions such as supply, transportation, equipment management, property disposal, and associated technical training. "I believe Ken has the right experience, energy and vision to lead our logistics organization into the 21st Century. We have opportunities to contribute more to NASA in this area. Ken, with the support of a great team at KSC, will make things happen," said Bridges. Payne, a member of the Senior Executive Service, currently serves as deputy director of Requirements, Headquarters Air Force Materiel Command, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. The directorate is the command focal point for program and product management policy, processes and resources. Bridges said, "Ken Payne played a key role in the F-16 and C-17 program offices and the Headquarters during a time of massive change in the Air Force. His units excelled during this period." Payne began his federal civilian career in 1972 following graduation from Georgia State University, joining the Defense Contract Administration Services District in Alabama as an analyst. After a period of service with the Defense Logistics Agency, Payne moved to the Air Force in 1987, where he took on assignments of increasing responsibility, including deputy director, Plans and Programs for the Ogden Air Logistics Center; deputy and then acting F-16 system support manager; and deputy system program director for the F-16 and C-17 programs. He is a former Army Infantry Officer with combat experience in Vietnam. Payne is a certified Acquisition Program Manager and Logistician who has managed major aerospace/aeronautical programs through their life cycle. He played a key leadership role in the effort to reform and streamline the Air Force acquisition and logistics process. He also is familiar with programs that have international involvement, having worked on such multinational efforts as the F-16 aircraft program. His educational background includes a bachelor's degree of Business Administration in Management from Georgia State University, 1972; a master's degree in Public Administration, George Washington University, 1976; and studies at the Armed Forces Staff College, 1977; Harvard University Graduate School of Business, 1990, and Defense Systems Management College, 1991. Payne and his wife, Jody, are originally from Wisconsin. They have two children, a son and a daughter. Go to the KSC Press Releases Home Page January 8, 1998 KSC Contact: Patti Phelps KSC Release No. 2-98 ELEVEN KSC WORKERS HONORED BY NASA ASTRONAUTS Eleven NASA/KSC employees month were presented last month with NASA's prestigious Silver Snoopy Award for service to the Space Shuttle astronauts. On Dec. 4, astronauts Pat Forrester and Mark Polansky presented awards to Bennie A. Bell of the Public Affairs Office; Helen D. "Cindy" Coddington and Edward M. Markowski of the Shuttle Processing Directorate; Stacie L. Grega and Enoch Moser of the Payload Processing Directorate; and Shawn M. Quinn of the Engineering Development Directorate. On Dec. 16, astronaut Polansky gave awards to Cheryl A. Malloy, Freddie R. Head and Ira L. Kight of the Payload Processing Directorate; and Robert Saulnier and Stephen C. Coffman of the Safety and Mission Assurance Directorate. Bennie A. Bell of Merritt Island was commended for "the exceptional manner" in which she manages the KSC Speakers Bureau. Helen D. "Cindy" Coddington of Rockledge was applauded for her role as "an ambassador for human space flight for NASA and the Center" and her work in outreach programs for area youth, particularly in coordinating a program to host U.S. Naval Academy midshipmen as interns at KSC. Edward M. Markowski of Palm Bay was congratulated for working beyond normal job requirements as an administrative specialist and training coordinator, and for his "can do attitude" that has resulted in not one instance of a KSC employee being denied access to a work area because of improper training or certification. Stacie L. Grega of Cocoa was recognized for "many significant contributions" she has made as an administrative and information specialist, particularly in the development of an Administrative Office Home Page on the World Wide Web and support of the Space Flight Awareness (SFA) Program as a member of the KSC SFA Council. Enoch Moser of Merritt Island was commended for his "dedication and significant contributions" to Spacelab experiment integration at Kennedy Space Center since the initial Spacelab-1 mission. Shawn M. Quinn of Titusville was applauded for his work as a computer engineer and his instrumental role in improving the Shuttle checkout and launch process, especially in leading the effort to provide the Space Shuttle ICE Team with an automated capability to perform external tank surface ice calculations. Cheryl A. Malloy of Merritt Island was recognized for "significantly contributing" to the transfer of the Partial Payload Checkout Unit from the Operations and Checkout Building to the Space Station Processing Facility, on a tight schedule and without affecting the processing schedule of the United States Microgravity Payload-4. Freddie R. Head of Melbourne was congratulated on his efforts to keep the Test, Control and Monitoring System project for space station processing "on a successful path during very turbulent times." Ira L. Kight of Mims was applauded for his leadership in the development of space station-to-Shuttle processes for the evolvement of new ground support equipment as well as for Shuttle facility modifications. Robert Saulnier of New Smyrna Beach was commended for his "keen eye and instincts" in preventing possible hardware damage caused by improper installation of a foot restraint in the mid-body of the Space Shuttle, as well as for his discovery of broken wires on a wiring harness. Stephen C. Coffman of Titusville was recognized for his "significant contributions" in the development of the KSC Vendor Quality Network. Snoopy, of the comic strip "Peanuts," has been the unofficial mascot of NASA's astronaut corps since the earliest days of human space flight. The Silver Snoopy Award was created by the astronauts to honor persons who contribute most to the safety and success of human space flight. The award is presented to no more than 1 percent of the space center's work force each year. Recipients are given a silver pin depicting the famous beagle wearing a space suit. All the pins have flown on a previous Space Shuttle mission. The awardees also receive a framed certificate and a congratulatory letter signed by the presenting astronaut. Go to the KSC Press Releases Home Page January 8, 1998 KSC Contact: Patti Phelps KSC Release No. 3-98 JEFFREY S. JOHNSON HONORED BY NASA ASTRONAUTS Jeffrey S. Johnson, a 1976 graduate of Forest High School, Ocala, FL, and son of Roy and Martha Johnson of Ocala, recently was presented with NASA's prestigious Silver Snoopy Award for service to the Space Shuttle astronauts. Born in Vernon, AL, Johnson received a bachelor’s degree in aeronautics in 1991 from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach, FL. Johnson lives in Titusville, FL. He and his wife, the former Laura Howe, grew up in Ocala and attended local schools. Her parents, Ed and Betty Howe, also live in Ocala. The Johnsons have two children, Chris and Andrew. Astronaut Mark Polansky presented the award to Johnson on Dec. 4 at KSC. Johnson is manager of the Rocketdyne Technical Operations group for Boeing North American, Rocketdyne, which processes Space Shuttle main engines (SSME) for flight. He joined the space center in 1986. Johnson was congratulated on being "one of the most versatile performers on the Rocketdyne team," according to astronaut Polansky. "Your attention to detail and drive to ‘go the extra mile’ on any given assignment makes you a valuable member of the KSC team." Snoopy, of the comic strip "Peanuts," has been the unofficial mascot of NASA's astronaut corps since the earliest days of human space flight. The Silver Snoopy Award was created by the astronauts to honor persons who contribute most to the safety and success of human space flight. The award is presented to no more than 1 percent of the space center's work force each year. Recipients are given a silver pin depicting the famous beagle wearing a space suit. All the pins have flown on a previous Space Shuttle mission. The awardees also receive a framed certificate and a congratulatory letter signed by the presenting astronaut. Go to the KSC Press Releases Home Page January 8, 1998 KSC Contact: Patti Phelps KSC Release No. 4-98 JEFFREY W. KIRCHEL HONORED BY NASA ASTRONAUTS Jeffrey W. Kirchel, a 1980 graduate of Blackhawk High School, Beaver Falls, PA, and a 1986 graduate of Temple University in Pennsylvania, recently was presented with NASA's prestigious Silver Snoopy Award for service to the Space Shuttle astronauts. Born in New Brighton, PA, Kirchel received a bachelor of science degree in electrical engineering from Temple University.
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