The Museum of Science & History announced Feb. 19 that two Jacksonville executives were appointed to leadership roles on its board of trustees as the capital campaign to finance construction of a new facility on the Downtown Northbank continues.
Brian Wolfburg, president and CEO of VyStar Credit Union, and a trustee since 2020, is now co-chair of the capital campaign.
He joins Jill Davis in guiding the museum’s fundraising, which remains on track, the museum said.
“It has been a privilege to work alongside Jill Davis and our many generous donors, whose belief in this project has helped make something truly extraordinary possible,” Wolfburg said in a news release.
“Jill has been an exceptional board chair and campaign leader and I’m honored to step into the role of co-chair alongside her. Together, we’re building more than a museum, we’re creating a world-class destination that brings people together, fuels learning, and leaves a lasting impact on Jacksonville for generations to come.”
Nate Marty, CEO of Auld & White Constructors and a museum trustee since 2024, will serve as oversight committee chair.
Marty succeeds Christian Harden, who remains on the board of trustees. In addition to project governance, Marty will also leverage his architecture, engineering and construction experience to lead board oversight of the museum’s build.
MOSH has secured nearly $100 million in philanthropic support, placing it among the largest cultural capital campaigns in Jacksonville’s history, the museum said.
The MOSH site on the Downtown Northbank is part of 8.68 acres on the west bank of Hogans Creek, south of VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena and VyStar Ballpark.
In March 2025, City Council approved an agreement with MOSH, the city and the Downtown Investment Authority to allow for the new facility’s construction.
The city has committed $50 million for the project, plus $880,000 for design, and MOSH says it has raised $50 million in private donations to move the museum from its closed Southbank location at 1025 Museum Circle. That building is scheduled for demolition.
The appointments of Wolfburg and Marty come as the museum continues to expand its board of trustees. The museum recently added Lauren Baker, community volunteer; Annie Erstling, chief transformation officer at Mosai; Cleveland Ferguson III, senior vice president and chief administrative officer of the Jacksonville Transportation Authority; David Jeans, partner at RezLegal; and finance executive Ray Ingrassia.
The Museum’s board of trustees now includes 27 members representing leading organizations across Jacksonville such as FIS, CSX, PNC, KPMG, and the Jacksonville Jaguars. A full list of trustees may be found at themosh.org.