HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Cosmosphere is pleased to announce the appointment of new members to its Foundation Board and Governing Board for 2026, welcoming leaders whose experience and dedication will help advance the organization’s mission of Inspiring the Future through Space Exploration.
Joining the Cosmosphere Foundation Board are:
- Sandy Marshall, who serves as Strategic Communications Lead for NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory where he guides initiatives for the Deep Space Network, Voyager, and partnership and entertainment activations.
- Michael Lapidus, the Director of Government Affairs at SpaceEx where he has served in the Government Affairs Division for over 15 years.
- Rob Fee, who serves as a wealth management financial advisor for CAPTRUST and is currently serving as Governing Board Chair.
Joining the Cosmosphere Governing Board are:
- Benjamin Anderson, who is the new President and Chief Executive Officer of Hutchinson Regional Healthcare System, where he is responsible for the management, direction, and coordination of all organizational operations.
- Tony Finlay, who serves as the Executive Director at the Hutchinson Recreation Commission, and has just completed his service on the Foundation Board for the Cosmosphere.
“The Cosmosphere is grateful for the time, expertise, and passion these individuals bring to our organization,” said Cosmosphere CEO Jim Remar. “Their leadership will play an important role as we continue to preserve space history, deliver world-class educational experiences, and inspire future generations to come.”
The Cosmosphere extends its sincere appreciation to all board members for their service and commitment, and looks forward to working together in the year ahead.
For more information about The Cosmosphere and its leadership, visit cosmo.org.
