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OMAO and NOAA Corps Leadership

Director, NOAA Office of Marine and Aviation Operations and Director, NOAA Commissioned Officer Corps

Rear Admiral Nancy Hann

Rear Admiral Nancy Hann serves as director of the NOAA Office of Marine and Aviation Operations (OMAO) and director of the NOAA Commissioned Officer Corps (NOAA Corps). RADM Hann is responsible for the direct leadership and management of OMAO’s operational assets, including the agency's fleet of research and survey vessels and aircraft. She has served in many operational and management assignments, most recently completing tours as the OMAO deputy director for operations and deputy director of the NOAA Corps, commanding officer of the NOAA Aircraft Operations Center and as OMAO's chief of staff. Read her full bio here.


Deputy Director for Operations, NOAA Office of Marine and Aviation Operations and Deputy Director, NOAA Commissioned Officer Corps

Rear Admiral (Lower Half) Chad Cary

Rear Admiral (lower half) Chad M. Cary has proudly served the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the nation for over 22 years. He is currently the deputy director of the NOAA Office of Marine and Aviation Operations and deputy director of the NOAA Commissioned Officer Corps, where he leads the agency's 15 ships, 10 aircraft, autonomous systems, health services, cyber, training, and commissioned officer corps. Read his full bio here.


Deputy Assistant Administrator for Programs and Administration, NOAA Office of Marine and Aviation Operations

Mr. Randy TeBeest

Mr. Randy TeBeest serves as the Deputy Assistant Administrator (DAA) for Programs and Administration for NOAA’s Office of Marine and Aviation Operations (OMAO). As DAA, he is responsible for resource management, strategic planning, organizational performance management, platform acquisition and corporate human capital management. Read his full bio here.