1. Britt Max Mayfield was born on September 19,1948 and is an American meteorologist who served as the director of the National Hurricane Center from 2000 to 2007.
12 Facts About Max Mayfield
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Max Mayfield began his forecasting career with the United States Air Force in 1970, after graduating from the University of Oklahoma with a bachelor's degree in mathematics, serving as a first lieutenant until 1972.
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In 1972, Max Mayfield joined the National Weather Service as a satellite meteorologist.
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Max Mayfield earned his master's degree in meteorology at Florida State University in 1987, becoming a hurricane specialist.
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Max Mayfield became the director of the National Hurricane Center in January 2000 after the retirement of Jerry Jarrell.
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Max Mayfield is one subject of a 2008 documentary titled New Orleans Story concerning Hurricane Katrina, which is currently in post-production.
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Max Mayfield stepped down from his position as Director of the National Hurricane Center in January 2007 and was succeeded by Bill Proenza.
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Max Mayfield received Gold medals for his work during Hurricane Andrew in 1992 and Hurricane Isabel in 2003.
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Max Mayfield received a silver medal for work done during Hurricane Gilbert in 1988.
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Max Mayfield received an Outstanding Achievement Award at the 2000 National Hurricane Conference for developing and expanding training opportunities for state and local officials.
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In 2005, Max Mayfield became ABC's person of the week after Hurricane Katrina.
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Max Mayfield received a Presidential Rank Award for Meritorious Service in 2005.