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Yahoo
18-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
U.S. Space and Rocket Center CEO on leave, VP/CFO takes over
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. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
24-03-2025
- Yahoo
Search for suspect in shooting that killed 2 teenagers in Brockton continues
The search for the suspect in connection with a double shooting that killed two teens in Brockton continues. According to police, a 15-year-old boy and an 18-year-old woman were shot and killed Saturday night after a fight broke out at the Westgate Mall in Brockton. Witnesses say a lot of kids were at the grand opening of the Urban Air Adventure Park across the street shortly before the shooting. Police say several teenagers were fighting outside the Chipotle and Starbucks when shots were fired around 7 p.m. with dozens of teens nearby. 'It's really sad to see, it's like this neighborhood it just sucks all the young kids with the guns just don't make any sense, this was a night for everybody to have fun and now they're out here shooting,' said Renee Williams who was near the scene on Saturday. One of the teens was a student at Brockton high school. 'We are deeply saddened by the loss of a Champion High School student following an incident of violence in our community yesterday,' Brockton Public Schools said in a statement on Sunday. 'We are working to support their family however we can and will be making resources available to students and staff grieving this loss.' The Plymouth County District Attorney's office is leading this investigation and hasn't said whether any arrests have been made yet. The victims have also not been identified. 'As Mayor of the city of Brockton, I extend my deepest condolences to the families, friends, and classmates of the two victims. This tragedy is an active police investigation, under the direction of Police Chief Brenda Perez, in conjunction with the Plymouth County District Attorney's office,' said Mayor Robert Sullivan in a statement Sunday night. 'The Brockton Public Schools, led by Superintendent Dr. Priya Tahiliani, will offer grief counseling services to students and staff impacted by this tragic event. This type of senseless violence will not be tolerated in our city.' This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available. Download the FREE Boston 25 News app for breaking news alerts. Follow Boston 25 News on Facebook and Twitter. | Watch Boston 25 News NOW
