About Robert Schiffer

Robert Schiffer of Saint Charles, Missouri, a construction manager with the U.S. Department of State, earned a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from Missouri S&T in 1998 and a Master of Building Construction degree from Auburn University in 2020. A dedicated public servant, he has answered the nation’s call by serving both domestically and overseas with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the U.S. Department of State Overseas Buildings Operations. Schiffer has earned numerous distinguished honors from the U.S. Department of the Army and the U.S. Department of Defense. His published research on mental health and suicide in the U.S. construction industry combined with his work with the Associated General Contractors of Missouri and other national organizations has helped raise awareness and identify areas where additional efforts are needed to provide effective mental health treatment and suicide prevention programs. As president of the St. Charles Junior Baseball/Softball Association for 10 years, Schiffer led efforts to provide affordable, inclusive youth baseball and softball to all children in his community. He also as a judge for the eCYBERMISSION STEM Competition and volunteered during National Engineers Week. Schiffer and his wife, Sarah, have been married for 23 years. They have two daughters, Isabella and Olivia, and have called Missouri home for the last 25 years. In their free time, the Schiffers camp in Missouri’s state and federal parks and enjoy spending time with their pets. Schiffer enjoys playing golf, hunting and shooting sports, an interest that began as an active member of the Missouri S&T Trap and Skeet Club.