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Honorable Dr. Christopher Scolese
August 2019 - Present
Betty J. Sapp
July 2012 - April 2019
General Bruce Carlson, USAF (Ret)
July 2009 - July 2012
Mr. Scott F. Large
October 2007 - April 2009
Dr. Donald M. Kerr
July 2005 - October 2007
Mr. Peter B. Teets
December 2001 - March 2005
Mr. Keith R. Hall
March 1997 - December 2001
Mr. Jeffrey K. Harris
May 1994 - February 1996
Mr. Martin C. Faga
September 1989 - March 1993
Mr. Edward (Pete) C. Aldridge, Jr.
August 1981 - December 1988
Dr. Robert J. Hermann
October 1979 - August 1981
Dr. Hans Mark
August 1977 - October 1979
Mr. Thomas C. Reed
August 1976 - April 1977
Mr. James W. Plummer
December 1973 - June 1976
Dr. John L. McLucas
March 1969 - December 1973
Dr. Alexander H. Flax
October 1965 - March 1969
Dr. Brockway McMillan
March 1963 - October 1965
Dr. Joseph V. Charyk
September 1961 - March 1963
Dr. Richard M. Bissell, Jr.
(Co-Director with Dr. Charyk)
September 1961 - February 1962