HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WHNT) — Dr. Kimberly Robinson, the CEO for the U.S. Space and Rocket Center is currently on leave from her position.
A spokesperson for the U.S. Space and Rocket Center told News 19 that U.S. Space and Rocket Center Vice President/Chief Financial Officer Brenda Perez will be assuming all CEO responsibilities.
Robinson, a 31-year veteran at NASA assumed the role of Executive Director and CEO of February 2021.
Joe Newberry, Alabama Space Science Exhibit Commission Board Chairman had this to say about Dr. Robinson when she was chosen as CEO:
“Along with her vast experience with NASA, Dr. Robinson brings an innovative spirit and the leadership skills needed to guide the Rocket Center as we plan for the future,” said Joe Newberry, Alabama Space Science Exhibit Commission board chairman. “Her energy and enthusiasm are contagious and brought her to the top of a rigorous and exhaustive search for our new Executive Director and CEO.”
Vice President & CFO at U.S. Space & Rocket Center Brenda Perez has held her position since October 2019, according to her LinkedIn account.
Additionally, details or Perez’s LinkedIn Page describe her as an “accounting professional who has 30 years of experience”. The page goes on to say that Perez is proficient at budgeting, financial reporting and analysis, and payroll and employee benefits administration.
The reason for Dr. Robinson’s leave of absence is unknown at this time.
Perez will lead the helm of the U.S. Space and Rocket Center for an undetermined amount of time.
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