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General Information

Representing the voice of a community dedicated to preserving the Loxahatchee River, the Loxahatchee River District is guided by a publicly-elected, five-member Governing Board. Elected in staggered terms of four years, they bring to the District their expertise in environmental issues, engineering and planning.

Click here to see a map of the Governing Board areas.

Dr. Matt H. Rostock, Chairman

Dr. Rostock is a local periodontists.  He also is a board member of the Busch Wildlife Sanctuary.  He was actively involved in establishing Friends of the Loxahatchee River, Inc. and is a champion of environmental education and stewardship. He represents Area #3, which includes the Village of Tequesta and parts of unincorporated Palm Beach County near Loxahatchee River Road.  Email: mattrostock@loxahatcheeriver.org
Dr. Matt H. Rostock
Dr. Matt H. Rostock

Stephen B. Rockoff, Vice Chairman

Mr. Rockoff was appointed to the Governing Board by Governor Crist to fill the open seat left by long-standing member Tommy Thompson, who passed away in September of 2010.  Mr. Rockoff represents Area #5, which is East Jupiter and two-thirds of the Town of Juno Beach. Mr. Rockoff serves as Sales Representative and Transaction Manager for the Sheehan Realty Corporation in Jupiter, Florida.  He is President of the Board of Governors for The Club at Admiral's Cove, Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors for The First Tee of the Palm Beaches and a corporate member of Jupiter Medical Center.  He is a graduate of New York University Law School, LLM in Taxation Law; Boston College Law School and Syracuse University. Email: stephenrockoff@loxahatcheeriver.org
Stephen B. Rockoff
Stephen B. Rockoff

Harvey M. Silverman, Secretary

Mr. Silverman represents Area #2, which includes southern portions of Jupiter including all of Abacoa.  Mr. Silverman holds more than 30 years of experience working as a senior management official with the Federal Government and looks forward to applyiing that experience to the District.
Harvey M. Silverman
Harvey M. Silverman

Gordon M. Boggie, Treasurer

Mr. Boggie represents Area #1, which includes central Jupiter. Mr. Boggie is an experienced mechanical engineer and systems engineering manager.  He supports sustainable development to reduce environmental impact, as well as furthering public access and dialogue with the District.  Email: gordonboggie@loxahatcheeriver.org
 
Gordon M. Boggie
Gordon M. Boggie

James D. Snyder, Assistant Secretary/Treasurer

Area #4

Mr. Snyder represents Area #4 which comprises of Martin County and unincorporated areas of Palm Beach County west of 1-95 including Jupiter Farms. Jim Snyder has been a writer, editor and publisher since graduating from the Northwestern University School of Journalism in 1958. He soon moved to the nation's capital and became a governmental affairs correspondent for several magazines. In 1984 he founded Enterprise Communications Inc., which produced business magazines and trade shows.

When Enterprise was acquired by the Thomson-Reuters news organization in 1997, Jim returned to his first love, writing.

Jim has been a long-time volunteer at the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse and Museum, most recently serving as Chairman of the Board. He has also served on the board of Friends of Jonathan Dickinson State Park for several years. Recently he was a member of the Florida Historical Commission, which oversees state grants for renovation of historic structures. Email: jimsnyder@loxahatcheeriver.org 

 

James D. Snyder
James D. Snyder

Governing Board Areas

 

 

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