Sue Richard
Headquarters, Washington, D.C.                                                   
May 6, 1992
(Phone:  202/453-8364)


RELEASE:  92-58

Druyun Named Chief of Staff; Bush to Head Procurement Office

   NASA Administrator Daniel S. Goldin announced today that he 
has selected Darleen A. Druyun as his Chief of Staff.  Druyun 
currently serves as Assistant Administrator for Procurement, 
where she has led an aggressive and innovative reform of NASA 
procurement practices.  "NASA intends to be world class in 
everything we do, and I view this appointment as being truly 
world class," Goldin said.

   In this newly created position, Druyun will conduct strategic 
planning for the Administrator.  She also will provide 
continuity in the Administrator's office and will facilitate 
communications between the Administrator's office and senior 
staff members, as well as with private sector executives and 
international visitors.  In addition, the Chief of Staff will 
focus on internal NASA Headquarters management and operations, 
aiming to increase the efficiency of the organization.  The 
appointment is effective immediately.

   "Mrs. Druyun will focus on improving overall efficiency at 
NASA Headquarters," Administrator Goldin said.  "I believe we 
cannot ask the NASA field centers and contractor teams to 
undertake efficiency improvements without the active 
participation and leadership of NASA Headquarters.  Mrs. Druyun 
will spearhead these activities."

   The Administrator also announced the appointment of Don G. 
Bush to replace Druyun as Assistant Administrator for 
Procurement.  He has served as Druyun's deputy since her arrival 
at NASA last year.

   "Don and I developed the NASA procurement initiatives as a 
team, and he has been their most aggressive and forward-thinking 
supporter," Druyun said.  "I leave our efforts in good hands."  
Administrator Goldin and Druyun both expressed confidence that 
the new Assistant Administrator for Procurement will 
successfully implement the plan for procurement reform initiated 
in 1991.
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