“I appreciate your patience and perseverance in (the NCI Advanced Technology Research Facility Project), which will help change the lives of millions of people. You are part of a great team and this country is very fortunate to have your passion and your talents. At every step of the way, you provided NCI with great advice. This project would not have been possible without your tireless involvement. I can’t thank you enough.”

—John Niederhuber, 13th Director of the National Cancer Institute

(When presenting a 2014 NIH Director’s Award)

“In recognition of the outstanding efforts associated with the coordination, relocation and implementation of the Information Technology infrastructure for the NCI Shady Grove Facility.”

—Francis Collins, 16th Director of the National Institutes of Health

(When presenting a 2013 NIH Director’s Award)

“In recognition of the Office of Space and Facility Management physical security working group to streamline and effectively manage the evacuation of NCI staff from occupied space in an emergency.”

—Harold Varmus, 14th Director of the National Institutes of Health and Nobel Prize Laureate