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.

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Harvey M. Silverman, Chairman

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. Email: harveysilverman@loxahatcheeriver.org Harvey M. Silverman

Dr. Matt H. Rostock, Vice 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 picture forthcoming Dr. Matt H. Rostock

Stephen B. Rockoff, Treasurer

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

Gordon M. Boggie, Secretary

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

Open Seat

Assistant Secretary/Treasurer

Area #4 is currently an open seat. Area #4 which comprises of Martin County and unincorporated areas of Palm Beach County west of 1-95 including Jupiter Farms.

Governing Board Areas

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