Executive Board

Lawrence Brennan, President

A Fellow of the Society of Actuaries (retired) and Doctor of Ministry, Larry has been a Board Member for 20 years, and Board President for the last 15. His autistic son Tom was an Opportunity Center client for 23 years, before moving on in 2004 to a residential facility near Princeton.

Seymour Baumstein, Vice President

Former head of Special Education in the Fair Lawn public school system and current professor and educational consultant Sy has been associated with The Opportunity Center since its inception and has been an ardent supporter.

Robert Schoenfeld, Treasurer

Founder and owner of Karina, Inc. manufacturer and distributor of hair accessories. A Lion of 27 years with 3 children Bob has been associated with The Opportunity Center since the mid 80’s, he is now retired.

Gary Leventhal, Executive Secretary

A resident of River Vale, New Jersey.  He is a principal with Buck Consultants, an ACS Company where he serves as an actuary and benefit consultant to various corporations and other organizations

Donna Spallina, Secretary & Parent Committee President

Advisory Board

Sy Baumstein                                                              

Larry Brennan                                                    

Gert Brennan                                                             

Matthew Brennan                                              

Martha Hirschklau                                              

Seymour Karas                                                   

Ira Kastrinsky                                                     

Gary Leventhal                                                   

Stephen Lichenstein                                                    

Carole Nunn                                                      

Maxine Sampson                                                 

Robert Schoenfeld                                             

Ira Siegler                                                

Donna Spallina