George Gorman
George began volunteering at the Space Foundation Discovery Center in June 2014. It was just eight years ago that George and his wife moved to Colorado Springs so George could take on a new job here in town. George moved here from Minnesota. He has both a son and a daughter. His son stayed in…
Marla Van Derwalker
Marla began volunteering with the Space Foundation in 2007, lending her expertise to many different projects. Marla has assisted in many capacities from Space Symposium projects to office and mission-essential projects that have helped us grow to where we are today. Marla has volunteered with many team members over the years, mainly with our Office…
Steve Crowe
Steve has been a dedicated volunteer at the Space Foundation Discovery Center since it opened back in October of 2012. After reaching the 1000+ hours mark, Steve recently became a member of the Space Foundation Andromeda Club. Steve’s volunteerism with the Space Foundation Discovery Center is a great fit for Steve and the Space Foundation.…
Malcolm & Tamara Jackson
Malcolm and Tamara Jackson are one of several husband and wife volunteer teams we have who enjoy making a difference together at the Space Foundation. They are both retired and have made their home in Colorado for the past 14 years. Malcolm started his career as a research chemist for Gulf Research, and then spent…
Wendy Perelstein
When the Space Foundation Discovery Center opened its doors in October of 2012, Wendy Perelstein answered our plea for volunteers and knew right away she had found her calling. Wendy—a member of the Space Foundation Andromeda Club—quickly became a key member of our volunteer program and has worked on a variety of projects with the…
Joe Santa
Like many of our volunteer docents, Joe Santa spent many years working in the space industry. After receiving a bachelor’s and master’s degree in aeronautical engineering from the University of Michigan, he began working on the Apollo program in the 1960’s where he helped design the third stage (Saturn SIV-B) of the Apollo launch vehicle.…
Ken Bond
Ken Bond didn’t grow up wanting to work in the space industry, but found his passion at the Colorado School of Mines, where he received a degree in geophysics. Following college, he worked in Australia, but after being laid off in 1985, he returned to Colorado and began working for Martin Marietta at its facility…
Lou Ramon
Lou Ramon has been a “space cadet” his entire life. As a young boy, he had his own model plane “air force” hanging from his bedroom ceiling and he grew up reading and watching science fiction TV shows and movies. So it’s no wonder he ended up turning that passion into a lifelong career in…
George & Jan Carlson
George and Jan Carlson enjoy spending time together and one way they choose to do just that is by volunteering at the Space Foundation Discovery Center – together. George and Jan are both retired and have made their home in Colorado since 1983. They have two children – a son who lives in Broomfield, Colo., and a…
Joan Powers
Joan Powers is a self-proclaimed space geek. That might seem odd for a certified public accountant, but when she’s not crunching numbers during her day job, she likes to do something that fuels her passion for all things space – she volunteers with the Space Foundation! Since February of 2012, Joan has been a dedicated…