He has also implemented strategies responsible for a 300% increase in the Donation Center’s net profits, of which 100% of the net proceeds go directly towards supporting the mentoring program.
As CEO, Mr. Cox has developed the agency’s Board of Directors by working closely with its members on the vision for the agency’s future growth and success. This has included the formation of a diversity committee, the development of a detailed strategic plan as well as the implementation of investment strategies to grow the agency’s funds.
Mr. Cox is also actively involved with Big Brothers Big Sisters of America (BBBSA), serving in his second year as a member of the National Leadership Committee. He also serves as co-chair of BBBSA’s Partnership Development Committee.
Prior to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Long Island, Mr. Cox worked as the Associate Director of Athletics for External Affairs at Hofstra University. He graduated from Hofstra University with a BBA in Marketing in 1992 and earned a Master of Science and Education with distinction in 2001. Mr. Cox also played four years of football and lacrosse and was recipient of the 1991 Iron Mike Award which is presented to the best collegiate football player on Long Island.
Mr. Cox is a member of Molloy College’s Energeia Partnership Leadership Academy, Class of 2019, which is dedicated to identifying and addressing the serious, complex and multi-dimensional issues challenging the Long Island region. His additional memberships include the Edward Smith Mineola Lion’s Club and the Executive Business Association. He resides in Westbury with his wife, Teri, and has two children Kirstin and Tyler.
