Research and Technology Management Board (RTMB)
The KSC Office of the Center Chief Technologist
The Research and Technology Management Board (RTMB) is comprised of representatives from each KSC Directorate (View Charter)
- Lead KSC’s response to the Agency’s increasing emphasis on Research and Technology (R&T)
- Ensure KSC is consistent in its commitment and response to research and technology development needs
- Enhance and/or increase current R&T in alignment with KSC core mission/business
- Foster collaboration within KSC, other Centers, government agencies, academia, and industry
The RTMB’s regularly scheduled meeting time is every Thursday, from 9:35 to 10:30 a.m. To schedule a meeting with the RTMB, e-mail Sharon Wells @ sharon.a.wells@nasa.gov.
| Proposal Process and Coordination Contacts | ||
| Org/Position | Primary | Alternative/Backup |
| UB / Bid and Proposal Manager | Toni Curate, Ph.D. | |
| UB / Business Office Integrator | Troy Cochran | |
| UB / Partnerships Manager | Russell (Rusty) Saylor | |
| RTMB Members (Directorate RTMB Representatives) | ||
| Org/Position | Primary | Alternative/Backup |
| RTMB Chair | Timothy Griffin, Ph.D. (Center Chief Technologist) | Greg Clements |
| AD / Partnership Development Office | Matt Jimenez | Robyn Mitchell |
| DS – Gateway Logistics | Bianca Rhym | Stacie Turner |
| FA – Commercial Crew Program | Vacant | |
| IT – IT and Comm Services | Mark Page | Tracy Bierman |
| LX – Exploration Ground Systems Program | Anton Kiriwas | Chad Brown |
| NE – Engineering | Veronica Valdez | Cristy Oropeza, Ph.D. |
| PX – Communication and Public Engagement | Stephanie Plucinsky | |
| SA / Technical Authority for Safety | Jenny Thompson | Karen Brownrigg |
| SI / Technical Authority for Medical | Lisa Brown | Rolando Valdez |
| UB – Exploration Research and Technology Programs | Tom Moss | Greg Clements |
| VA – Launch Services Program | Janessa Buhler | Jacob Roth |
| OP – Procurement | Rose Dougherty | Vacant |
| GG – RTMB Resource Management Officer (RMO) | Megan Diaz | Richard Dobbs |
| CC – RTMB Legal Counsel | Jonathan Leahy | Mark Homer |
| NE / R&T Chief Engineer / Technical Authority for Engineering | Martin Grashik | Amy Sivak |
| Exploration Capabilities Program Manager | Walter Wehner | |
| STMD Program Manager | Ledlyne Vazquez, Ph.D. | |
| Systems Engineer | Phillip Mahoney | |
| Chief Scientist | Raymond M. Wheeler, Ph.D. | |
RTMB SharePoint site (RTMB members only)