COX SCIENCE CENTER & AQUARIUM ANNOUNCES NEW BOARD OF TRUSTEES

The Center welcomes Jordan Bargas, Tiffany Cohen, Deborah Norville, Bill Roberts, Thomas Rosin, Laurie Silvers and Kate Stamm as board of trustees 

(WEST PALM BEACH, FL) – Leadership for the Cox Science Center & Aquarium (CSCA) proudly announced the appointment of Jordan Bargas, Tiffany Cohen, Deborah Norville, Bill Roberts, Thomas Rosin, Laurie Silvers and Kate Stamm to its board of trustees. The new members will be an asset in steering CSCA’s multi-million-dollar expansion, which will soon allow the Center to substantially grow its attendance to serve nearly 1 million guests annually in new and renovated spaces. Highlights will include a new building visible from I-95 with outdoor spaces and expanded educational spaces.

“We are pleased to appoint such bright and extraordinary leaders to our board,” said Kurt Allen, CSCA President and CEO. “Our trustees bring diverse expertise and perspectives, equipping us to serve the unique wants and needs of Palm Beach County residents. We are excited to see how they will elevate opening every mind to science as we continue our expansion.”

Newly appointed board members include:

Jordan Bargas
Bargas is a resident of West Palm Beach and executive vice president at Related Ross, where he leads major mixed-use developments across Palm Beach County. He also chairs the Related Ross Foundation, overseeing philanthropic initiatives that support education, culture and community development. Bargas holds a BBA from the University of Michigan.

Tiffany Cohen
Cohen is a resident of Palm Beach Gardens and vice president of rate and regulatory strategy at Florida Power & Light Company, where she oversees rate design, forecasting and regulatory policy for more than six million customers statewide. With nearly 30 years of utility industry experience, she has played a central role in long-range planning, risk assessment and regulatory decision-making for a large capital-intensive enterprise. Cohen is a certified public accountant and holds degrees in accounting and international business.

Deborah Norville
Norville is a two-time Emmy Award winner and one of the most recognized figures in American broadcast journalism. She spent more than three decades as anchor of Inside Edition, making her the longest-running anchor in U.S. television history, and previously served as co-host of NBC’s Today. A New York Times best-selling author, Norville is a member of the Broadcasting & Cable Hall of Fame and serves on several nonprofit boards.

Bill Roberts
Roberts retired in 2025 as co-chief executive officer of GW&K Investment Management, where he helped grow the firm into a multi-strategy equity and fixed-income manager with more than $55 billion in assets under management. He brings extensive expertise in finance, compliance, risk management and governance, having guided the firm through both the global financial crisis and the COVID-19 pandemic. Roberts currently serves as treasurer of the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show and chairs the audit committee of the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association Board of Trustees. He is a private pilot and resides in Palm Beach

Thomas Rosin
Tom Rosin is a resident of Palm Beach and president of Rosin Company, a full-service real estate firm he has led for more than 40 years. An experienced developer, he has overseen the development, construction, leasing and management of residential and commercial properties across the Midwest. Tom Rosin is known for his focus on quality, long-term planning and community-centered development, including efforts to support affordable housing initiatives and neighborhood revitalization.

Laurie Silvers
Silvers is a resident of Boca Raton and co-founder of the SyFy Channel and co-CEO of Hollywood.com. She is the past chair of the University of Miami Board of Trustees and has been a longtime advocate for education, innovation and community engagement.

Kate Stamm
Stamm is a resident of West Palm Beach and regional director for the U.S. Southeast at Bonhams, where she leads business development and client engagement throughout Palm Beach and the Southeast. An art and alternative-asset advisor, she works closely with collectors, institutions and philanthropic organizations. Stamm recently completed her tenure as president of the Junior League of the Palm Beaches and now serves as Regent for the Palm Beach Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. She remains actively involved in cultural and civic leadership throughout the community.

Cox Science Center & Aquarium’s purpose is “transforming lives by opening every mind to science.” The Cox Science Center & Aquarium features immersive, educational exhibits, a 10,000-gallon aquarium, an outdoor science trail and more. The Cox Amphitheater hosts daily live science shows and special events. In 2021, the Center launched a transformative capital expansion campaign. Construction began in May 2024 with completion expected in late 2027.

Annual memberships pay for themselves in as little as two visits and includes reciprocal admission over 350 other ASTC Science Center member institutions worldwide. To learn more about CSCA’s current offerings or to purchase tickets, please visit coxsciencecenter.org or call 561.832.1988.

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