Our Leadership Team

Craig Burkhardt was appointed to serve as the Deputy Under Secretary of Commerce for Standards and Technology and NIST Deputy Director in January 2025. In this role, he will serve as Acting Under Secretary and Acting NIST Director until a new director is confirmed by Congress.

Dr. S. Shyam Sunder is the Associate Director for Laboratory Programs (ADLP), the purpose of which is to promote U.S. innovation and international competitiveness with a focus on unleashing American innovation.  As ADLP, he provides strategic direction and operational guidance for all of NIST's scientific and technical laboratory programs.

Dr. Eric K. Lin is the Acting Associate Director for Innovation and Industry Services at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). In this capacity, he is responsible for the NIST suite of technology partnership, quality, and advanced manufacturing programs, including the Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership, the Baldrige Performance Excellence Program, the Office of Advanced Manufacturing, the Technology Partnership Program and other extramural activities.

Anita Vanek is the Acting Associate Director for Management Resources for the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). In this capacity, she is responsible for all NIST-wide institutional support and administrative offices and their functions, including: workforce management, information technology and services, safety and environmental management, facilities maintenance and construction, accounting and finance, acquisitions and grants management, budget formulation, strategic planning, and emergency response.

Dr. Boehm is NIST's Chief of Staff where he provides strategic guidance and advice to the NIST Director and senior leadership to help the Institute accomplish its mission by maximizing budgetary resources, expanding partnerships and improving operations.

Prior to becoming Chief of Staff, Dr. Boehm was director of the NIST Program Coordination Office with 15 years of budget, policy, and planning experience. He also worked for the Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP), Executive Office of the President, where he was responsible for consultation, analysis, and policy development regarding science and technology.