Vulcan Park and Museum
Kevin Whitaker returned to Vulcan Park & Museum after having worked in a similar position for the Park from 2013-2017. Kevin considers Birmingham home, despite having been born in Tokyo, Japan (his parents were in the U.S. Air Force).
As assistant manager, Kevin contributes to the daily operation of Visitor Services, working primarily with the Visitor Services Representatives to ensure a fun, educational, and rewarding experience for all VPM guests. Kevin also coordinates tours for adult groups.
Kevin has been a volunteer youth minister for more than 40 years and enjoys being active in his church as athletic director and choir member. Although a lifelong bachelor, he enjoys spending quality time with his eight godchildren and has been a spiritual mentor to 23 young people. Kevin’s hobbies include playing board games (especially Monopoly!), traveling, Braves baseball, and proclaiming, “War Eagle!” Kevin lives in Vestavia Hills.
Vulcan Park and Museum
Vulcan is the world's largest cast iron statue; made of 100,000 pounds of iron and 56 feet tall, he stands at the top of Red Mountain overlooking the city of Birmingham. But, Vulcan is more than a statue. Vulcan Park and Museum features spectacular views of Birmingham, an interactive history museum that examines Vulcan and Birmingham's story, a premier venue for private events and a beautiful public park for visitors and locals to enjoy. With an official information center that is operated by the Greater Birmingham Convention and Visitors Bureau, Vulcan Park and Museum serves as the first stop for visitors to the Birmingham area.