Steve Volz

Steve Volz is a senior official at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), serving as the head of the agency's satellites division. With a long tenure at NOAA, he has been instrumental in the development of advanced weather satellites and has advocated for maintaining a robust public satellite program while engaging with private data providers. Volz played a significant role in the inquiry into the 'Sharpiegate' scandal, which scrutinized the integrity of NOAA's scientific practices during the Trump administration. Recently, he was placed on administrative leave amid unclear circumstances, raising questions about the agency's operations and leadership.