EOL Organization
NSF NCAR EOL’s organizational structure is composed of a central Directorate and five Facilities, collectively responsible for delivering on its mission to the broader NSF NCAR community.
- EOL Director's Office (DO)
- In-Situ Sensing Facility (ISF)
- Remote Sensing Facility (RSF)
- Research Aviation Facility (RAF)
- Data Management and Services Facility (DMS)
- Design and Fabrication Services (DFS)
Within the EOL Directorate you will find the EOL Administration group, the EOL Project Management Office (PMO), and the Design and Fabrication Services (DFS) group, all contributing to the success of EOL and its initiatives.
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NSF NCAR EOL Organization Chart
EOL Directorate
Dr. Allison McComiskey
NSF NCAR Associate Director/EOL Director
Allison McComiskey holds the position of NSF NCAR Associate Director and serves as the Director of the Earth Observing Laboratory. In her role, Allison oversees EOL's programs dedicated to studying Earth's atmosphere through observational research. She plays a crucial role in ensuring that the research community has access to a portfolio of instrumentation and facilities required to observe the Earth system. This includes managing resources such as aircraft, ground-based and airborne instrumentation, software, data, and providing expert staff support. Allison's leadership ensures that EOL remains at the forefront of advancing technologies and capabilities in atmospheric research.
Ms. Brigitte Baeuerle
EOL Assistant Director of Operations
Brigitte Baeuerle serves the Assistant Director of Operations in NSF NCAR's Earth Observing Laboratory. In this capacity, she assumes responsibility for the day-to-day operations of EOL, offering guidance and supervision for essential activities. Brigitte oversees core operational functions, including the planning and execution of field campaigns, overall project management, system administration, communication both within and outside of the Laboratory, and coordination among various EOL Facilities and groups. In her role, Brigitte engages with the university community, fostering connections. She plays a key role in maintaining effective communication channels and ensuring seamless collaboration across diverse facets of EOL's operations. Brigitte has a MS in Oceanography from Oregon State University.
Ms. Sara Metz
EOL Laboratory Administrator
Sara Metz is the Laboratory Administrator in NSF NCAR's Earth Observing Laboratory. In her role, she is responsible for the laboratory budget, financial, and administrative management. Sara has a BA in Economics from Smith College in Massachusetts.
EOL Facility Management
Mr. Terry Hock
EOL In-situ Sensing Facility (ISF) | Manager
Terry Hock is an Engineer IV within EOL and the Facility Manager of EOL's In-situ Sensing Facility. Terry has both a BS and MS in Electrical Engineering from the University of Colorado, with focus on Electromagnetic Theory. At NSF NCAR since 1982, Terry has led several major instrumentation developments, primarily focused on dropsonde technology on manned and unmanned airborne systems. He has been involved with the dropsonde technology transfer for licensing to commercial companies, which has expanded the dropsonde technology worldwide to multiple international research institutions. Terry and his team have won numerous UCAR Technology Achievement Awards including the CO-LABS High-Impact Research in Atmospheric Research award.
Dr. Michael Dixon
EOL Remote Sensing Facility (RSF) | Manager
Mike Dixon is a Software Engineer IV and the Facility Manager of EOL's Remote Sensing Facility. Mike has a PhD in Civil Engineering from Colorado State University. Mike is originally from South Africa and has been with NSF NCAR since 1990.
Mr. Gregg Fahrenbruch
EOL Research Aviation Facility (RAF) | Aviation Operations Manager
Gregg holds the position of Aviation Operations Manager at our Research Aviation Facility. He is a seasoned executive in the aviation industry, with over 15 years of experience in the growth and leadership of successful private aviation enterprises. His career is marked by innovation, collaboration, and delivering superior value to clients. As an expert in FAA compliance, aviation strategy, and aircraft modification programs, Gregg brings valuable knowledge and experience to NSF NCAR EOL. He remains passionate about his contributions to the industry and looks forward to future opportunities for growth and innovation at RAF.
Dr. Patrick Veres
EOL Research Aviation Facility (RAF) | Research Operations Deputy Director
Patrick Veres is the Research Operations Deputy Director for EOL’s Research Aviation Facility. Additionally, Patrick leads RAF's Science and Instrumentation Group within the aviation facility. Patrick received his PhD from the University of Colorado after which his career focused on the development of techniques for the measurement of atmospheric gases with a focus on airborne instrumentation. His research in the field of atmospheric chemistry has contributed to many topics including urban air quality, wildfire smoke impacts, and marine chemistry. His passion for airborne research fuels his commitment to improving the resources available to the NSF community through his work at the Research Aviation Facility.
Chris Lenhardt
EOL Data Management and Services Facility (DMS) | Manager
Chris Lenhardt holds the position of Facility Manager for EOL's Data Management and Services Facility. Chris’ career includes overseeing science data curation at NASA-funded Earth observations data centers at Columbia University and Oak Ridge National Laboratory, as well as overseeing teams developing scientific data integration and sharing tools. His research interests include understanding how multidisciplinary science teams create research information infrastructure leveraging concepts from sociotechnical studies and the science of science teams. Chris has an MSc in international relations from the LSE and an MA in political science from the University of Michigan.
Ms. Cara Coad
EOL Design and Fabrication Services (DFS) | Manager
Cara Coad serves as the Manager for NSF NCAR EOL's Design and Fabrication Services (DFS). She is responsible for project execution, continuous improvement, staffing, and budget for DFS. Cara has more than 35 years of experience in mechanical design with a specialty in mechatronics and robotics. Cara has successfully led mechanical engineering teams in the development of surgical robotic systems and medical devices. Cara has a BS and MS from University of California, Berkeley.