Los Alamos selects new Public Affairs Office Director

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LOS ALAMOS, N.M., July 31, 2000 -- John R. Gustafson has been selected to head Los Alamos National Laboratory's Public Affairs Office.

Gustafson, who joined the Laboratory in 1990, has been acting Public Affairs director since last August. He has held various managerial positions in Public Affairs, including office leader, deputy group leader and section leader. Before coming to the Laboratory, Gustafson was a senior public information representative in the University of California's Office of the President.

"John has proven to be a highly capable leader for Public Affairs over the past several months. His understanding and insight into issues affecting the Laboratory have been invaluable in the Laboratory's communications efforts. I am pleased that he will continue in this position," said Deputy Laboratory Director Joseph Salgado.

A graduate of the University of Arizona, Gustafson holds a master's degree in astronomy and a graduate certificate in science communication from the University of California at Santa Cruz.

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