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Mayor Tommy Battle statement on retirement of Marshall Space Flight Director Jody Singer

Published on July 17, 2023

Mayor Tommy Battle issued the following statement in response to Marshall Space Flight Center Director Jody Singer’s retirement at the end of July:

“After 38 years of dedication to Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC), Jody Singer’s vision for one of NASA’s largest field installations will be seen and felt for many years to come. Ms. Singer’s service to not only the MSFC but also the City of Huntsville has been unmatched. We are thankful for her outstanding leadership, her ability to guide future generations of thinkers and doers, and her willingness to explore deep space for the betterment of our planet. We wish her the very best in her retirement and look forward to working with Acting Director Joseph Pelfrey in leading MSFC into the future.”

Man and woman smile behind white NASA sign
Huntsville Mayor Tommy Battle and MSFC Director Jody Singer attend Artemis on the Square in downtown Huntsville on Nov. 6, 2021.

Marshall is one of NASA’s largest field installations with approximately $5 billion in annual budget and nearly 7,000 civil service and contractor employees.

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