A5C0698E A8Ca 4065 Ba9D C4745B30D634 — Dr. Kimberly Robinson is stepping down as CEO of the U.S. Space & Rocket Center. (“Daughters of the American Revolution” by The Redstone Rocket is licensed under CC PDM 1.0)

The U.S. Space & Rocket Center announced this week that it’s CEO, Dr. Kimberly Robinson, has announced her retirement.

Robinson took over the positions in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic and was able to bring the USSRC out of uncertain times, and has brought about several positive changes during her tenure.

Robinson steps down, but leaves USSRC in good shape

Unajune 41 — Some significant improvements have been made during Dr. Robinson’s tenure. (Ben Johnson / Hville Blast)

After the pandemic, the USSRC faced potential bankruptcy and permanent closure. So when Robinson took over as CEO, she had a tough road ahead. Under her guidance, the center underwent a strategic realignment that not only stabilized operations but led to record-breaking revenues.

Since Johnson became CEO, the U.S. Space & Rocket Center launched a successful $65 million capital campaign that 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.

“I am deeply grateful for the privilege of serving this extraordinary institution. This success is shared with the dedicated employees, volunteers, docents, partners, and donors whose passion and support have made this journey possible.”

Dr. Kimberly Robinson, U.S. Space & Rocket Center

CFO Brenda Perez will remain as interim CEO while the Alabama Space Science Exhibit Commission, the Rocket Center’s governing board, conducts a nationwide search for a new CEO.

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