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Glenn Mahone/Doc Mirelson
Headquarters, Washington                     May 27, 2003
(Phone: 202/358-1898/1600)

RELEASE: 03-178

NASA NAMES NEW CHIEF OF STAFF

     NASA Administrator Sean O'Keefe announced today John 
Schumacher would be appointed the agency Chief of Staff. 
Schumacher had served as NASA's Assistant Administrator for 
External Relations since June 1995. He replaces Courtney 
Stadd, who is returning to the private sector in July.

"John brings invaluable experience and perspective to the 
job. He is well versed in NASA programs, familiar with our 
many national and international commitments, and a proven 
resource manager. His ability to simultaneously direct or 
manage numerous initiatives will benefit all of us at NASA 
Headquarters," Administrator O'Keefe said.

As Chief of Staff, Schumacher will be responsible for the 
day-to-day operations of NASA Headquarters. He will work 
with the Administrator O'Keefe and senior NASA staff to 
shape the strategic direction of the agency, while managing 
and articulating various policies and programs.

As Assistant Administrator for External Relations, he was 
responsible for NASA's interaction with Executive Branch 
offices and agencies; international relations; 
administration of export/international technology transfer 
control; history office, advisory councils and commissions. 
Schumacher joined NASA in June of 1989, and served as 
Advisor to the Administrator until January 1991, when he 
became the Deputy Assistant Administrator for External 
Relations.

Schumacher came to NASA from the New York law firm of Rogers 
& Wells, where he was engaged in corporate practice. He 
served on active duty in the U.S. Navy, at sea aboard USS 
Guadalcanal, and ashore in the space and electronic warfare 
directorates of the Joint Staff and Navy Staff. He is 
currently a Captain in the U.S. Naval Reserve, serving as 
commanding officer of a unit supporting the Navy Staff N3/N5 
Directorate.

Schumacher graduated with distinction from the U.S. Naval 
Academy in 1976. He earned a master's degree from Georgetown 
University, a law degree from Columbia University, and a 
certificate with honors in international law from Columbia's 
Parker School of International and Foreign Law. He is a 
member of the New York Bar, the American Bar Association and 
the U.S. Naval Institute. He also serves on the Board of 
Directors of Living Savior Lutheran Church, Fairfax Station, 
Va.

Schumacher's awards include the Presidential Rank of 
Distinguished Executive and Meritorious Executive; the NASA 
Distinguished Service Medal; and the Legion of Merit. 

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