Mr. Jordan has served on the Parrish Medical Board, in numerous capacities,
since 1998. He is chairman, president and CEO of Genesis VII, Inc., a
procurement, engineering, logistics and construction services company.
Mr. Jordan has more than 32 years of experience in the Aerospace field
at Kennedy Space Center in Titusville, FL. He holds a Bachelor of Science
in Civil Engineering from Savannah State University and a Master of Aeronautical
Science from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach, FL.
In addition, he is a certified professional manager and facilitator. Mr.
Jordan served as Chairman of Brevard County Schools and Chairman of the
Titusville Chamber of Commerce for many years. Mr. Jordan is chairman
and president of Viera Charter School in Viera, FL where the educational
and athletic facility was named in his honor in 2020. He is former Vice
Mayor or Titusville and was a recipient of the 2021 Business Laureate
Award for Junior Achievement.
Mr. Retz has been a certified public accountant for more than 40 years
providing tax, accounting and financial advice to businesses and individuals.
He has also provided wealth management, investment and retirement planning
through Retz Financial, Inc. for over 24 years and is a real estate investor
and licensed Real Estate Broker concentrating in commercial and higher
end residential properties.
Colonel Cole was appointed to the Board of Directors in January 2000. Colonel
Cole earned a Master of Architecture and a Bachelor of Arts in Architectural
Science from Tuskegee University and is a Vietnam veteran. Colonel Cole
has an extensive background in directing, managing, and administering
large, worldwide construction projects. Upon his USAF retirement he became
director of facilities management and visiting professor in Engineering
at the University of Dayton in Ohio.
Dr. Galfo is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Physician with St. Francis
Reflections Lifestage Care, and served as the Chief Medical Officer/Medical
Director for the organization from 1997 to 2020. Dr. Galfo has served
as a member of the Parrish Medical Center medical staff since 1993. Dr.
Galfo received her MD degree from Oral Roberts School of Medicine in Tulsa,
Oklahoma. She completed her Internal Medicine training at City of Faith
Hospital in Tulsa, serving as Chief Resident throughout her third year
of residency. Dr. Galfo practiced medicine as a Major in the 4th Medical
Support Group at Seymour Air Force Base, North Carolina, during Desert
Shield/Storm. Dr. Galfo is a certified Hospice Medical Director and holds
board certifications in Internal Medicine, Geriatric Medicine and Hospice
and Palliative Medicine.
Ms. Rupe has an extensive background in public service, including president
of Partnership for a Sustainable Future; chair and board member of League
of Women Voters; charter review commission member for Brevard County 2003-2004,
Brevard County Land Procedures and Policies Committee; and president of
Brevard British Club.
Ms. Fitzgerald has been a Titusville resident for 38 years. She is a real
estate broker/salesperson and has been involved in various civic organizations,
including the City of Titusville Housing Authority Board, Florida Federation
of Garden Club's Environmental Camp for young boys and girls, Titusville
Garden Club, and the Cub Scouts and Girl Scouts, among others.
Dr. Shah has been practicing Internal Medicine in Titusville for the last
27 years and is currently in private practice. He is on the active medical
staff at Parrish Medical Center and works with the three local nursing
homes providing care to the residents there as well as VITAS Hospice care.
He is currently active with the Brevard Indo-American Medical/Dental Association
as their Sponsorship Chair and has served on their board in many capacities
including serving as a past President for the organization in 2006.
Mr. Specht is the current General Manager at The Great Outdoors RV &
Golf Resort. In this role he is responsible for maintaining and enforcing
the covenants and standards of that community and to preserve/improve
property values. Prior to this role, Mr. Specht held positions as the
Executive Director at YMCA of Central Florida and Director of Education
for Delaware North, Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex. Mr. Specht served
on the Titusville Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors for four
years, and was Chairman of the Board in 2015. He holds a Bachelor’s
of Science in Education from Queens University of Charlotte and a Master’s
in Leadership and Management from Webster University Space Coast.
Mr. Aton is a serial entrepreneur and technology executive with over 30
years of experience in the sports technology arena with a concentration
in sponsorships, team performance, events, consumer engagement and analytics.
Mr. Aton is involved in various civic organizations including the North
Brevard Economic Development Zone and the Titusville Planning and Zoning
Commission Board.
The primary contact for North Brevard County Hospital District is George
Mikitarian, President/CEO. The Public Information Officer is Natalie Sellers,
Senior Vice President, Communications & Community and Corporate Services.
Robert L. Jordan, Jr.
Stanley Retz, CPA
Herman A. Cole Jr.
Elizabeth T. Galfo, MD
Maureen E. Rupe
Billie Fitzgerald
Ashok C. Shah, MD
Billy Specht
Dan Aton
