Jim Kennedy retired from NASA as the Director, John F. Kennedy Space Center (KSC) in 2007 after 36 years of service.  As Director he was responsible for 15,000 men and women who processed, launched (and landed as appropriate) the Space Shuttle, International Space Station and Expendable Launch Vehicles.   His education includes a BS Mechanical Engineering from Auburn, University and MBA from Georgia Southern University.  Retirement has brought opportunities to tour with the Mannheim Steamroller Band, consult with the aerospace industry, and lecture on Space Exploration and Leadership around the world.   Jim is married to Bernadette and they have two children and four beautiful grandchildren.