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Michael D. Griffin

Defense (joined: Feb. 15, 2018)

Under Secretary for Research and Engineering | Principal Deputy Under Secretary for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics | Financial Disclosure »

Bio, via National Aeronautics and Space Administration:

Nominated by President George W. Bush and confirmed by the United States Senate, Michael Griffin began his duties as the 11th Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration on April 14, 2005. As Administrator, he leads the NASA team and manages its resources to advance the U.S. Vision for Space Exploration. Prior to being nominated as NASA Administrator, Griffin was serving as Space Department Head at Johns Hopkins University's Applied Physics Laboratory in Laurel, Md. He was previously President and Chief Operating Officer of In-Q-Tel, Inc., and also served in several positions within Orbital Sciences Corporation, Dulles, Va., including Chief Executive Officer of Orbital's Magellan Systems division and General Manager of the Space Systems Group. Earlier in his career at NASA, Griffin served as associate administrator for exploration from August 1991 through March 1993, becoming chief engineer in March 1993 through January 1994. He also served as deputy for technology at the Strategic Defense Initiative Organization. He has been an adjunct professor at the University of Maryland, Johns Hopkins University and George Washington University, where he taught courses in spacecraft design, applied mathematics, guidance and navigation, compressible flow, computational fluid dynamics, spacecraft attitude control, astrodynamics and introductory aerospace engineering. He is the lead author of more than two dozen technical papers, as well as the textbook, "Space Vehicle Design." A registered professional engineer in Maryland and California, Griffin is a member of the National Academy of Engineering and the International Academy of Astronautics, an Honorary Fellow of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA), a Fellow of the American Astronautical Society, and a Senior Member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers. He is a recipient of the NASA Exceptional Achievement Medal, the AIAA Space Systems Medal, and the Department of Defense Distinguished Public Service Medal, the highest award given to a non-government employee. Griffin received a bachelor's degree in physics from Johns Hopkins University; a master's degree in aerospace science from Catholic University of America; a Ph.D. in aerospace engineering from the University of Maryland; a master's degree in electrical engineering from the University of Southern California; a master's degree in applied physics from Johns Hopkins University; a master's degree in business administration from Loyola College; and a master's degree in Civil Engineering from George Washington University. He is a certified flight instructor with instrument and multiengine ratings.

Former Positions Outside Government

Former Compensation Sources

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Employment Assets

Description Value Income
Schafer Corporation, stock None (or less than $1,001) $100,001 - $1,000,000
Schafer Corporation (Provider of scientific, engineering, and technical services) $2,113,815
Schafer Corporation (Provider of scientific, engineering, and technical services) $750,000
Dynetics Corporation (Provider of aerospace and defense engineering products and services.) $40,104
Belcan Industries, LLC (Scientific, engineering, and technical services.) $24,250
Charles Stark Draper Laboratory (Research and development laboratory.) $4,500
Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (Research and development laboratory.) $50,000
BWX Technologies, Inc. $3,000
Vanguard Research Inc. $29,000
OmniEarth, Inc., stock None (or less than $1,001) $5,001 - $15,000
IRA #1
Berkshire Hathaway CL B None (or less than $1,001) $50,001 - $100,000
AIG Polaris Choice IV Annuity
SunAmerica Dynamic Allocation Portfolio $100,001 - $250,000 None (or less than $201)
SunAmerica Dynamic Strategy Portfolio $100,001 - $250,000 None (or less than $201)
VCP Managed Asset Allocation SAST Portfolio $15,001 - $50,000 None (or less than $201)
VCP Total Return Balanced Portfolio $15,001 - $50,000 None (or less than $201)
VCP Value Portfolio $15,001 - $50,000 None (or less than $201)
Secure Value Account $50,001 - $100,000 None (or less than $201)
T ROWE PRICE INTL VALUE EQ ADV None (or less than $1,001) $1,001 - $2,500
ROYCE PREMIER INV None (or less than $1,001) $201 - $1,000
T ROWE PRICE INTL BOND None (or less than $1,001) $201 - $1,000
SkyBridge Multi-Adviser Hedge Fund SER G CAI01 $100,001 - $250,000 None (or less than $201)
U.S. Brokerage cash account $100,001 - $250,000 None (or less than $201)
TIAA-CREF Cash Account $1,001 - $15,000 None (or less than $201)
"Space Vehicle Design," American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics $1,001 - $15,000 $1,001 - $2,500
IRA #2
U.S. Brokerage cash account $100,001 - $250,000 None (or less than $201)
GriffinSpace Consulting, LLC $100,001 - $250,000 None (or less than $201)
IN-Q-TEL Employee Fund, LLC
Nanosys, Inc. $15,001 - $50,000 None (or less than $201)
Endeca Technologies, Inc. None (or less than $1,001) $1,001 - $2,500
Faulconer Consulting Group, LLC (management & technical consulting) $4,000
Engility Corporation $6,000
Zero Point Frontiers, LLC (technical consulting) $4,000
Stratolaunch Systems $6,000

Other Income/Assets

Description Value Income
Family Revocable Trust - U.S. Brokerage Account
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY None (or less than $1,001) $100,001 - $1,000,000
CLEARBRIDGE APPRECIATION A None (or less than $1,001) $5,001 - $15,000
COLUMBIA SELECT LRG CAP GRW C None (or less than $1,001) $5,001 - $15,000
VIRTUS KAR SM-CAP VALUE C None (or less than $1,001) $5,001 - $15,000
U.S. Brokerage cash account $1,000,001 - $5,000,000 None (or less than $201)

Employment Agreements and Arrangements

Employer or Party City, State Status and Terms Date
Johns Hopkins University - TIAA CREF Defined Contribution Plan Baltimore, Maryland I will continue to participate in this defined contribution plan. The plan sponsor is no longer making contributions to this plan. Oct. 16, 1979
Johns Hopkins University - Anticipated Consulting Fees Baltimore, Maryland I receive fixed quarterly payments of $10,000 per quarter. If I am confirmed, Johns Hopkins will pay me a pro rata share of my quarterly fees that only covers the period of time prior to my resignation. April 16, 2016
GriffinSpace Consulting, LLC Madison, Alabama The LLC will remain inactive during my appointment. There are no outstanding receivables. June 16, 2017
IN-Q-TEL Employee Fund, LLC Arlington, Virginia I will continue to participate in this defined contribution plan. The plan sponsor is no longer making contributions to this plan. Aug. 16, 2002

Spouse's Employment Assets

Description Value Income Type Income Amount
IRA
Berkshire Hathaway None (or less than $1,001) Capital Gains $100,001 - $1,000,000
U.S. Brokerage cash account $250,001 - $500,000 None (or less than $201)

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