Alan M. Lovelace

Alan Mathieson Lovelace (September 4, 1929 – April 18, 2018) was an American civil servant. He was the Deputy Administrator of NASA from July 2, 1976 to July 10, 1981.
Biography.
Lovelace was born in St. Petersburg, Florida. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from the University of Florida in Gainesville in 1951. He received a Master of Science in Organic Chemistry in 1952. He became a Doctor of Philosophy in 1954, also in Organic Chemistry.
Lovelace died on April 18, 2018 in Melbourne, Florida at the age of 88.
Awards.
In June 1981, Lovelace was presented with the Presidential Citizens Medal by President Ronald Reagan.
Other websites.
NASA - "Goddard News"