Our Board of Directors
The responsibility and honor of carrying on the mission of the Robert I. Schattner Foundation rests in the hands of our distinguished Board of Directors, with three members who knew Dr. Schattner personally for many years.
The responsibility and honor of carrying on the mission of the Robert I. Schattner Foundation rests in the hands of our distinguished Board of Directors, with three members who knew Dr. Schattner personally for many years.
Sidney BreslerSidney Bresler and his family were lifelong friends with Dr. Schattner-affectionately called “Dr. Bob” and his beloved wife Kay. Over time, Sid became Dr. Bob’s close personal confidant assisting him in developing a philanthropic strategy, vetting charitable opportunities, and ensuring that his charitable wishes were fulfilled. Before his passing, Dr. Bob expressed his wish that Sidney be named the Chairman and President of the Robert I. Schattner Foundation (RIS). In conjunction with the other members of the board, Sid ensures that the philanthropic endeavors undertaken by RIS keep Dr. Bob’s spirit alive by making a difference in the communities served. Before becoming Chairman of RIS, Sidney practiced law and subsequently ran his family’s real estate company.
Robert Sievers obtained a CPA and worked in Public Accounting for several years and then entered the private sector working in financial positions for numerous Companies in a variety of industries. Robert Sievers first met Dr. Schattner in 1995 when he was hired as a Controller for the Sporicidin Company. In 2008 when Dr. Schattner sold Sporicidin, Robert became his accountant, financial advisor, and friend until he died in 2017. Dr Schattner would jokingly refer to him as his “bookie”
Robert T. SchattnerRobert T. Schattner is the nephew of the founder Dr. Robert I. Schattner. Dr. Schattner fondly referred to him as “the imposter” due to the similarity of names. He had a great sense of humor and was encouraging to those around him. Robert T graduated from George Washington University with a degree in Business and Finance Administration and went on with a career in real estate development. Currently, he is the owner of a construction company specializing in the restoration and reconstruction of properties damaged due to fire, water, and mold. Robert sees the foundation’s work to be the most satisfying and rewarding mission of all and feels most fortunate to give back to the people who need the most help. The Schattner Foundation makes it all possible and we thank Dr. Schattner for the means to achieve these goals and make a real difference in many people’s lives.
Maria GomezMaria Gomez was appointed as a member of the Board of Directors on January 1, 2023, and sequentially Secretary of the Schattner Foundation. She is the Founder and former CEO of Mary’s Center a Federally Qualified Health Center in the DC Region. The organization under Maria’s leadership received their first grant from the Schattner Foundation to successfully expand its dental program. After Maria’s retirement, she was honored to be asked to join the foundation because she believed in the foundation’s commitment to helping impactful organizations grow and their ability to rapidly respond to urgent needs both locally and abroad.
