Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum
Keith Riggs has extensive experience in public affairs, communications, and volunteerism, notably serving as a Volunteer Docent at the Evergreen Aviation and Space Museum Campus since March 2017. Following a retirement from federal service in January 2014, Keith has taken on consulting and temporary roles, emphasizing public affairs and photography. Previous roles include Public Affairs Specialist and Public Involvement Coordinator at the US Forest Service, where responsibilities encompassed stakeholder liaison, media management, and content creation. Keith has also gained experience as a Public Affairs Officer for FEMA during hurricane recovery efforts and co-owned K/S Riggs Broadcasting, managing outreach and marketing strategies. Educational qualifications include degrees in journalism and photojournalism from various institutions.
Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum
Come soar through decades of aerospace innovation at the Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum, located in McMinnville, Oregon. Discover more than 150 aircraft, spacecraft, and exhibits that tell the story of flight and space exploration with unique historic artifacts, including the Hughes Flying Boat Spruce Goose, SR-71 Blackbird, and the Titan II Space Launch Vehicle with its original launch room. We strive to make aviation and space innovation and history accessible to visitors of all ages, as a passion for innovation has no age restriction. With education as the cornerstone since our inception in 2001, our goal is to learn from the past while aiming for the future by immersing guests in STEAM topics. By telling these stories, we honor the legacy of aerospace pioneers and veterans by memorializing their commitment to scientific discovery. So, come aboard and experience the Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum. Together we spark a passion for innovation in our communities that ripples throughout the world.