Astrotech Corp. announced that it has appointed Carlisle Kirk Kirkpatrick as Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and Secretary of the company. Mr. Kirkpatrick's appointment is effective as of August 9, 2012 and follows the departure of John Porter as the Company's Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and Secretary.

From November 2010 to July 2012, Mr. Kirkpatrick served as a Managing Director of IncuHive, LLC. From November 2006 to November 2010, Mr. Kirkpatrick served as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Authentium Inc. Mr. Kirkpatrick's appointment follows John Porter`s separation from Astrotech Corporation, which was effective on August 3, 2012.