diff --git a/templates/messages.erb b/templates/messages.erb
index 254b41edc..a64a2a35e 100644
--- a/templates/messages.erb
+++ b/templates/messages.erb
@@ -1,8 +1,8 @@
 
 Messages {
     Name     = <%= @mname %>
-<% if @director_name -%>
-    Director = <%= @director_name %>
+<% if @director -%>
+    Director = <%= @director %>
 <% end -%>
 <% if @append -%>
     Append   = <%= @append %>