Darryl has been working at MLO since 1982, and now holds the honor of having the longest years of continuous service stationed at a GMD observatory.   Darryl currently manages the Mauna Loa Observatory operations as Station Chief.   Other duties include assisting  IT manager with maintenance of the computers and network

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Darryl started out as a student under the Junior Fellowship program. He would work at MLO between semesters plotiing data points, filling potholes in the road, and helping out with the observations.

After graduating from University of Hawaii at Manoa, Darryl worked full time running the ozone instruments at MLO and writing programs for various projects. In the 1990’s His dutes changed and became responsible for setting up the network and  maintaining the computers in the Hilo office and mountain site. He created and managed MLO’s first website and installed the first webcameras.

Darryl has been active with being an adult leader in the  local Boy Scouts program. He is also a NOVA Counselor and Mentor in the Boy scouts STEM program.

Education:  Darryl graduated from the University of Hawaii at Manoa with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering  in 1987.
Awards:  In 2003 he received NOAA administrative Award for installing and setting up the original network infrastructure used at the observatory and Hilo office.

Years at MLO: 35

Paul maintains and calibrates several programs at MLO, including the ESRL Solar Radiation program, University of Denver FTIR program,  and NIWA Spectral U.V, GMD MET Program, CSU UVB program, ANSTO Radon and NASA Aeronet program. He is also responsible for managing facility maintainence, and participates in the routine observing schedule at MLO.

Paul also serves as the office’s timekeeper and CFC rep.

Awards: OAR Employee of the Year 2009

Years at MLO: 16
Years in Federal government: 23

Colton graduated from Boston College with a degree in Environmental Geosciences in 2004. He has been working at MLO since 2004 and has supervised the operation of a variety of research projects since his arrival.  He is currently in charge of overseeing the ESRL projects that focus on the collection of Green House Gases as well as Halocarbons and other ozone depleting gases. Colton collects weekly air samples at MLO and at Cape Kumukahi to enhance the objectives of the global flask sampling network and he is also the outreach manager. MLO’s outreach objectives focus on promoting MLO’s findings through facility tours and engagement in local community educational outreach activities.

Years at MLO: 12

Years In NOAA: :9

Preston works as an IT Security Specialist at the Mauna Loa Observatory. Preston manages the Web Servers, IT security, Data flow, Networks of over 100 systems and technical support for MLO staff. Preston is also responsible for managing the ESRL surface ozone program.  Preston is a principle webmaster and web developer for MLO. He also restores historical photos for archiving, creates multimedia software programming for the web. Preston also assits in outreach activities. Preston also assists primary observers in the routine observing schedule at MLO.

Years at MLO: 11

David is responsible for managing theballoon bourne and ground tracking project, such as the ozone and watervapor profiles.  He also assists with managing the NWS meteorological data andrainfall programs, theESRL webmet system, and the Dobson system.   David also assists in the weekly Kumukahi flask sampling. 
Previously worked at NOAA/NWS as a Electronics Technician.

Years at MLO: 15
Years in NOAA:  14 (NWS)

Awards: NOAA silver medal recipient.

Nash is responsible for managing the Mercury programs for ARL. Theses include carbon monoxide, surface ozone and sulfur dioxide analyzers. Nash is also responsible for maintaining  the NRL water vapor, stratospheric ozone and chlorine oxide instruments. He is responsible for the canadian Brewer analyzers which measure total ozone.
Nash’s skills include machining parts, pump and other mechanical maintenance. He manages the vehicles for the observatory.

Education: Nash graduated from Hawaii Community College in 1975 with an AS degree in Machine Technology then served his Apprenticeship at Hilo Iron Works, receiving his Journeyman Machinist rating in 1978.
Nash worked at the Sugar Plantations on the Hilo Coast and Puna Sugar Mills then went to work for the United Kingdom Infrared Telescope and the James Clerk Maxwell Telescope on Mauna Kea for 21 years, followed by 3 years as Shop leadman for Aloha Machine and Welding before joining the Mauna Loa observatory.

During his spare time, Nash likes to play around with fast cars and motorcycles, manipulate red-hot iron as a Blacksmith, and go out Fishing with his boat.
He is a member of an exclusive club in Big-Game fishing,a fisherman that has landed a “Grander” Marlin

Years at MLO: 9

Matt “Marty” Martinsen works as a Professional Research Assistant through CIRES at the Mauna Loa Observatory. He works to maintain, calibrate, and repair GMD and collaborate projects. Additional responsibilities include, Safety Officer, promoting the NOAA mission through outreach and tours, and contributing to facility maintenance and repair.
Background: Marty previously worked at the Barrow Observatory as both an Electronics Technician and Station Chief.

Awards: In 2012, he received an Administrator's Award for hosting STEM and Climate Change camps in collaboration with Ilisagvik Tribal College.

Years at MLO: 1
Years in NOAA: 7

Greg works as a Professional Research Assistant through CIRES at the Mauna Loa Observatory.  He is also responsible for the Canadian Elemental and organic Carbon system and the GAPS filter sampling. Greg is responsible for the weekly Lidar observations, and also participates in the routine observing schedule at MLO.       

Years at MLO: 3

Tino assist in various tasks in the office and observatory site.

He is currently going to UH Hilo as a double major in Physics and Astronomy.

Months at MLO 6 mo.