Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum
Emergency Messages as of 4:13 am, Thu. Mar. 28
No information currently posted.
News Release
Museum Executive Director to Step Down - 03/20/18

McMinnville, Oregon, March 20, 2018 - Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum is sad to announce that our Executive Director, Brandon Roben, has accepted a new position and will be resigning from the Museum, effective March 30, 2018. "The Museum has been a huge part of my life, and I wish to continue my support of this organization for many years to come," Roben stated.

Brandon Roben's tenure at the Museum began as the Operations Director for the then-new Wings & Waves Waterpark. Under Brandon's leadership, the Waterpark won a number of national and international awards.

Next, Roben stepped up as the Museum's Executive Director, where his experience as an Army Reservist gave him unique insight into Museum docents, staff members, and guests, infusing the Museum with a fresh outlook for staying true to its Mission: "To Inspire and Educate, To Promote and Preserve Aviation and Space History, To Honor the Patriotic Service of our Veterans."

In addition to his excellent influence among the Board of Directors, Roben was instrumental in restructuring the Museum's management team with strong leaders and implementing a new business plan, with best practices and fundraising policies, to ensure the Museum's future success, while continuing the Museum's outreach programs to the McMinnville community and our educational partners. Most recently, Roben oversaw the acquisition of a new MaxFlight full motion interactive simulator that will be up and running in April 2018.

Although Roben will be missed, the Museum wishes the best for him in his new position and thanks him for his years of dedication to our organization and to the community.

The Museum Board of Directors Executive Committee has appointed former Board of Directors Chair John Rasmussen as interim Executive Director until the position is filled.

# # #

ABOUT EVERGREEN AVIATION & SPACE MUSEUM:
Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., except Easter, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. Call 503-434-4180 or visit www.evergreenmuseum.org for more information.

Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, is best known as the home of the world's largest wooden aircraft, the Hughes Flying Boat "Spruce Goose." The Museum collection also includes a rare SR-71 "Blackbird," and the Titan II SLV Missile--with its original launch room. Discover more than 200 historic aircraft, spacecraft, and exhibits on display, along with artwork and traveling exhibits. The Museum values its educational partnerships, which include the Academy of Model Aeronautics, the NASA Jet Propulsion Lab, the Oregon Space Consortium and the Civil Air Patrol Cadet Program. The Museum is located at 500 NE Captain Michael King Smith Way, across the highway from the McMinnville Airport and about three miles southeast of McMinnville, Ore., on Highway 18. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram @evergreenmuseum for the latest updates.

View more news releases from Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum.