Simon Blattner
Steering Committee Advisor
Development Committee

After retiring from a career in the paper industry, Simon and his wife, Kimberly, moved to Sonoma in 2000. In Sonoma, Simon spent eleven years as owner and publisher of Eastside Editions Papermaking and Fine Art Print Studio. He has also curated several exhibitions at the Sonoma Valley Museum of Art around handmade paper and artists books.

Simon Blattner‘s professional and artistic achievements may only be exceeded by his tireless work in the nonprofit world. Simon volunteers for and advises many nonprofit organizations. He currently serves on the boards of California College of the Arts, Sonoma Land Trust, Sonoma Valley Catalyst Fund, and The Book Club of California. He has previously served on the boards of the Sonoma Valley Museum of Art, La Luz Center, Sonoma Valley Hospital Foundation, Community Foundation Sonoma County, and Sonoma Valley Fund.

Simon and Kimberly were named the City of Sonoma's Alcalde & Alcaldessa of 2020 and 2021.