[Eng-div] Organizational Changes in the Engineering Division's Mechanical Engineering Department

[Will Oren]

Folks,
      As of today we have made a change in the leadership structure of 
the Mechanical Engineering Department within the Engineering Division. 
Mark Wiseman is temporarily stepping down as the Department head so that 
he can concentrate on the challenging task of providing mechanical 
engineering support to the SRF Institute.  Tim Michalski will take on 
the Departmental leadership role and will become the primary point of 
contact for inserting work into this group as well as managing work 
schedules, staffing, budgets and work processes.

     In Mark's continued role as the primary interface point to the SRF 
Institute he will help to coordinate mechanical issues in cryomodule 
design and construction for several new projects and the ongoing 12 GeV 
effort.

      Tim's degree in Mechanical Engineering and Masters in Engineering 
Management along with his many years in industry managing large groups 
of engineers and designers will serve him well in his new role.  Tim 
will retain some of his duties as Engineering Division Manager Deputy as 
time is available.

      I envision this as a temporary arrangement, similar to a 
sabbatical,  lasting 2 - 3 years.  It will be continuously reevaluated 
as the path forward for mechanical engineering support services after 
the 12 GeV upgrade becomes clearer both for the experimental program and 
the SRF Institute.  At an opportune time this arrangement will be 
changed so that Tim can re-assume his full time role as my deputy and 
the leadership of the ME Department reconfigured to address the 
challenges being presented at that time.

Please give Mark and Tim your full support as they settle into their new 
roles.

Will