Joe Pica serves as the Deputy of NCEI, since 2018, he has led NCEI in day-to-day operations with a focus on innovation and hiring. Prior to joining the office, he served as Director of the Office of Observations for the National Weather Service. Joe served as Commanding Officer for both NOAA ships Ronald H. Brown and Okeanos Explorer. He honed his leadership skills as Deputy Director of the former National Geophysical Data Center, a predecessor of NCEI.
Joe Pica
Deputy Director