Scott A. Roads, Board Chair

Hibiscus Children’s Center Board of Directors Appoints Scott A. Roads as Board Chair and Announces New Member Marshall Sterling

Treasure Coast, FL –  Hibiscus Children’s Center (HCC), a non-profit that provides life-saving services to children and youth from across the State of Florida, announces the appointment of Scott A. Roads as the new Chair of the Board of Directors and welcomes Marshall Sterling to serve as a member of the Board.

For over three decades, Hibiscus has never wavered from its mission to maintain a safe shelter for children who are abused, abandoned and neglected by providing prevention, early intervention, and advocacy in quality residential, assessment and recovery programs.  Hibiscus serves close to 200 children annually in our residential programs and over 1,600 children and families through our community outreach programs.

For the past year, Scott Roads has been a valued member of the HCC Board of Directors, lending his expertise and guidance in support of the organization’s mission. Scott Roads is Founder of Spectra Investment Management and will serve a two-year term as Board Chair.

Prior to joining the HCC Board, Roads served as Board Chair for Treasure Coast Hospice and Palliative Services, Inc. and served as a Trustee for Treasure Coast Hospice Foundation.

“For over 20 years, I have watched the tremendous impact HCC has on children and families in need on the Treasure Coast” said Roads. “I am honored to serve as Board Chair and look forward to supporting the HCC mission and staff with this essential community service to children with great needs.”

In addition to the appointment of Scott Roads, HCC welcomes Marshall Sterling to the Board of Directors. Marshall Sterling is Owner/Broker of Sterling Auction and Realty Co. in Fort Pierce. He is a member of the Fort Pierce Elks Club and Fort Pierce Rotary Club.

Board officers include: Matt Markley, CEO of HCC, Michael LaPorta – Vice Chair, Dave Wilson – Treasurer, Mike Harrell – Secretary, and Frank Noonan – Past Chair.

Hibiscus recognizes returning members: Dr. Donna Ambrosino, Dan Braden, Barrie Damson, Tracey Dexter, Armund Ek, Beckett Horner, Deborah Kessler, Dr. Debra Mulrooney, Dr. Fernando Petry and Travis Walker.   Hibiscus is honored to name LaVaughn Tilton, our late Founder, as Chairman Emerita.  The Board of Directors is comprised of individuals from the medical, business, and volunteer communities. The Board oversees the operations, overall management, and fiscal responsibilities of Hibiscus Children’s Center.

About Hibiscus Children’s Center

Hibiscus is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization providing life-saving services to children and youth across the Treasure Coast and Okeechobee County since 1985.  Hibiscus strives to maintain a safe shelter for children who are abused, abandoned and neglected by providing prevention, early intervention, and advocacy in quality residential, assessment and recovery programs.

For more information, visit hibiscuschildrenscenter.org or contact Michelle King, Chief Development Office at (561) 452-5791 or mking@hcc4kids.org.  Also, follow Hibiscus Children’s Center on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.