Marcus Tepaske has taken on the role of technical director at the U.S. Office of Naval Research Global.
In his new role, Tepaske will lead a team of over 50 scientists, technologists and engineers to find and deliver technologies that will address the challenges faced by the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps, according to a news article posted Wednesday on the Navy website.
Before being named ONR Global technical director, Tepaske served as science director based in Singapore. He assumed that position in 2022.
Tepaske had also served as ONR Global experimentation and analysis director from 2018 through 2021.
His career has also seen him take on various roles at Naval Surface Warfare Center, the Office of Naval Research, II Marine Expeditionary Force and U.S. Fleet Forces Command.
ONR Global Commanding Officer Capt. Andy Berner praised Tepaske for his experience and expertise, adding, “With a strong background working at ONR, and a long history of building productive partnerships, he is poised to make even more significant contributions to our mission.”