Background
Sommer, Robert George was born on February 6, 1959 in New York City. Son of Ernest Lorge and Donna Anne Sommer.
Publishing and public relations executive
Sommer, Robert George was born on February 6, 1959 in New York City. Son of Ernest Lorge and Donna Anne Sommer.
Bachelor, Columbia University, 1983. Master of Arts, Rutgers University, 1984.
Policy analyst Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, 1984-1985. Professional staff, speechwriter energy & commerce committee United States House Representatives, 1985-1987. Executive vice president MWW/Strategic Communications, East Rutherford, New Jersey, 1987—2007.
President Observer Media Group, New York City, since 2007. Board directors Ridgewood Savings Bank of New Jersey.
Commissioner Environmental Commission Village of Ridgewood, New Jersey, since 1989, New Jersey Public Broadcasting Authority, 1990-1994. Chairman Ridgewood Democratic Committee, 1989-1993, Eagleton Institute Politics Foundation, 1993-1996, Rutgers University. Trustee Community Resource Council, 1990, Governor Elect Environmental Task Force, Trenton, New Jersey, Democratic National Committee, Washington, since 1992, New Jersey Network Foundation, since 1994.
Delegate Democratic National Convention 1992. Vice chair New Jersey Network, Newark, 1992-1994. Board member Boy Scouts American, since 1994, Public Affairs Council, Washington, since 1998.
Board governors Ramaso College, Mahwah, New Jersey, since 1997. Member Public Relations Society of America, National Association Professional Environmental Communicators, New Jersey Association Environmental Commissioners, Trenton, (advisory board) since 1990.
Married Marjorie Ann Glaser, October 20, 1985. Children: Alexander David, William Ernest.