The U.S. Space & Rocket Center on Tuesday announced the retirement of CEO Dr. Kimberly Robinson.
The center said Robinson retirement was effective immediately. Chief Financial Officer Brenda Perez will serve as interim CEO as the Alabama Space Science Exhibit Commission, the Rocket Center’s governing board, conducts a nationwide search for a new CEO.
According to the new release announcing the retirement:
“Dr. Robinson assumed leadership during one of the most challenging times in the Center’s history, navigating the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, which had left the institution facing potential bankruptcy and permanent closure. Under her steady guidance, the Center underwent a strategic realignment that not only stabilized operations but led to record-breaking revenues.
“A hallmark of her tenure was the successful launch of a $65 million capital campaign, fueled by generous donors and grants. This campaign enabled transformative investments, including the completion of two major facilities: the Space Camp Operations Center, which opened in May 2023, and the I⁴ Skills Training Complex, scheduled for completion by the end of this year.
Kimberly Robinson