Museum of Science & History Announces Updates to its Board of Trustees

Board recognizes service of Richard Lovelace and welcomes Mary Anne Jacobs

Jacksonville, Fla. — July 28, 2021 — The Museum of Science & History (MOSH) today announced changes to its Board of Trustees, effective as of June 1.

Richard Lovelace, former Chair of the Growth & Strategy committee, has resigned from his position on the Board of Trustees. Lovelace joined the Board in 2018, serving as a member of the Executive Committee, Growth and Planning Committee and the MOSH 2.0 (now MOSH Genesis) Site Assessment Committee. His service was integral to the MOSH Genesis project.

Mary Anne Jacobs, CEO of Girl Scouts of Gateway Council, joins the Board, beginning a term of three years. She will serve as a full Trustee, with duties that include service on at least one Board committee. Jacobs is an active community leader who currently serves on the Board of the JAX Chamber and the Board of Governors of the National Association of Nonprofit Organizations & Executives (NANOE); she is also a member of the Westside Rotary Club, and served on the Mayor’s Commission on the Status of Women. The Jacksonville Business Journal recognized Jacobs as an Ultimate CEO in 2019. She brings more than 20 years of executive-level experience in leadership, communications and strategic planning to this role.

“The Museum of Science & History’s strength as a civic institution is reflected in the people who serve its mission,” said Bruce Fafard, CEO of MOSH. “Our incredible Board has served the Museum’s interests well and will continue to do that as it evolves. We are so thankful for Richard Lovelace’s service, and look forward to working closely with Mary Anne Jacobs as she begins her term.”

MOSH celebrates its 80th anniversary this year, continuing its legacy in Jacksonville. The celebration will continue throughout the year with special programming and opportunities for the public to get involved. Become a member of the Museum, donate or engage with MOSH by visiting themosh.org.

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About The Museum of Science & History (MOSH)

The Museum of Science & History (MOSH) is located at 1025 Museum Circle near Friendship Park. MOSH, first chartered in 1941, inspires the joy of lifelong learning by bringing to life the sciences and regional history. Admission is $15.95 for adults; $12.95 for youth, students, active and retired military and seniors. There is no admission fee for children 2 and under or Museum members. Learn more at themosh.org.

Museum funding is provided in part by the City of Jacksonville and the Cultural Council of

Greater Jacksonville, Inc.; State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Arts and Culture

and the Florida Council on Arts and Culture; and the National Endowment for the Arts; Historic

Museums Grants-in-Aid Program assistance provided by the Bureau of Historical Museums,

Division of Historical Resources, Florida Department of State, Secretary of State.