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Creation Date
2018
Biography
Joel R. Montalbano
Deputy Manager for Utilization
Current Position Title: February 2012
SES Induction Date: May 2008
NASA Service Entry Date: January 1989
EDUCATION
1988 B.S., Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical Engineering
Iowa State University
CURRENT ASSIGNMENT AND CAPABILITIES
Mr. Montalbano serves as the Deputy Manager for Utilization within the International Space Station (ISS) Program Office responsible for defining and ensuring full utilization of the ISS as a National Laboratory for scientific, technological, and knowledge development. Position will work across all ISS organizations, NASA Centers, and national and international partners to ensure seamless and efficient ISS integration and recognition as a National Laboratory with defined projects that support National, Agency, and ISS Program goals for scientific, technological, diplomatic, and educational purposes and which support future objectives in human space exploration. This will include integration and definition of Federal government, other national and international governmental entities, commercial and academic customers, and international partners knowledge development projects to utilize the full capability of the ISS as a laboratory supporting development and expansion in scientific research, engineering technology development, and human mission operations.
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
2012 – Present OA/Deputy Manager for Utilization, International Space Station
2008 – 2012 OK/Director, Human Space Flight Program - Russia
2000 – 2008 DA8/Flight Directors Office
TEAM NAME: Each NASA Flight Director is allowed to choose a symbol/color to represent his team. Mr. Montalbano has chosen Flash for his flight control team. In Mission Control Center, the Foundation of Mission Operations states “To always be aware that suddenly and unexpectedly we may find ourselves in a role where our performance has ultimate consequences.” At all times, the Flight Control Team must be able to react quickly and decisively (in a flash).
SPECIAL HONORS AND AWARDS
Rank of Meritorious Executive, conferred by the President of the United States, 2012
Senior Executive Service, 2008
Eagle Scout
NASA Exceptional Service Medal, 2007
Superior Accomplishment Award, 2007
NASA Outstanding Leadership Medal, 2004
Rotary Space Award Nominee, 2003
NASA Exceptional Service Medal, 2003
Mission Control Center – Flight Director Plaque Hanging Honor, 1997 and 1995
Astronaut’s Silver Snoopy, 1994
Manned Space Flight Awareness Honoree, 1994
