Background
Schaffer, Ben M. was born on July 25, 1936 in Seattle, Washington, United States. Son of Ben Chevics and Jane Ann Schaffer.
Schaffer, Ben M. was born on July 25, 1936 in Seattle, Washington, United States. Son of Ben Chevics and Jane Ann Schaffer.
Bachelor of Science in Physical Education, University Idaho, 1961. Master of Physical Education, Montclair State University, 1981.
Superintendent parks and recreation Ramapo (New York ) Township, 1963-1966, Middletown (New Jersey) Parks Department, 1966-1971. Recreation administrator Essex County Parks Department, Newark, 1971-1981, coordinator cultural affairs, 1981-1997. Professor Montclair (New Jersey) State University, since 1997.
Consultant American Harmonies Non Profit Management, New Jersey, since 1990.
Creator, director Essex County Summer Opera and Jazz series, 1978-1997. Director, organizer Fairviewlake Triathlon, 1981-1994. Creator River Hill Art Park.
Board directors New Jersey State Council on Fitness and Sports, since 2000. Chairman board directors New Jersey Governors Council on Fitness and Sports, 2000. Member Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance (vice president New Jersey chapter since 1998), New Jersey Parks and Recreation Association (board directors, district chairman 1996-1997).
Married Barbara M. Schaffer, February 10, 1962. Children: Lonnie B., Connie Joe.