Tim S. Ritchie

Tim Ritchie serves as the President of the Museum of Science since January 2020, guiding its mission to foster a love of science across various platforms. Previously, Ritchie held the role of President and CEO at The Tech Interactive for nearly nine years, where the organization focused on inspiring innovation and attracted over 450,000 annual visitors. Ritchie's earlier leadership at McWane Science Center saw significant growth in membership and attendance, alongside an endowment increase. Ritchie also has experience in developing employment opportunities for adults with disabilities at The Zoom Group and contributed to community improvement initiatives through the James Rushton Foundation. Ritchie’s background includes legal experience as an attorney and law clerk, as well as a solid educational foundation with degrees from Harvard Kennedy School, Duke University School of Law, and Davidson College.