Name: Ann Sharp

Q: Where in NOAA do you work now?
A: NOS/OCRM, Office of the Director

Q: When did you begin your work with NOAA?
A: I started working with NOAA when it was first established in 1970. I was working for the Department of the Interior, Bureau of Commercial Fisheries, which was the predecessor to the National Marine Fisheries Service. My first job was working in the Director's Office for NMFS as a secretary to the Executive Director for Marine Fisheries Advisory Committee and my immediate supervisor was Fred Bilik.

Q: Looking back, what events stand out as the most memorable during your time with NOAA?
A: My most memorable experience was in 1976 when I was riffed out of NMFS and accepted a position as secretary to the Deputy Assistant Administrator for Coastal Zone Management. My supervisor at that time was Richard (Dick) Foster. Then when Dick retired in 1979, he created an Upward Mobility position for me as an Administrative Assistant.

Q: From your point of view, what have been the most significant changes NOAA has experienced during the past 30 years?
A: I think the most significant changes during the past 30 years is the computer technology and internet capability. Also the many new leaders due to the various reorganizations.

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