NASA Selects Jody Singer as Acting Director of the MSFC

NASA has appointed Jody Singer Acting Director of its Marshall Space Flight Center.

Todd May retired from NASA on Friday. He was Marshall's director in February 2016. His career also began at Marshall in 1991 as an engineer.

"My decision to retire from NASA has been difficult, mainly because of the really great people I have to work with every day," said May. "With over three decades of extensive management experience in projects, programs, and centers, I am confident that Jody Singer will continue to lead the Marshall's critical work toward the next wave of human exploration toward the future. Moon, Mars and beyond. "

Since February 2016, Singer has been deputy director of Marshall. She has focused on the day-to-day management of the center's workforce and operations, according to a press release.

Prior to taking the position of Assistant Director at Marshall, Singer was the manager of the center's flight programs and partnerships.

Singer has 25 years of experience in the NASA space shuttle program.