Martin Oliner

Born in 1947 in a German DP camp to Holocaust survivors, Martin Oliner rose to become a distinguished attorney, businessman, educator, and philanthropist. He earned a J.D. and an L.L.M. in Taxation from New York University Law School—where he also taught—and has worked extensively in private practice since 1972, restructuring distressed investments worldwide. Martin has served as Chairman, President, and CEO of First Lincoln Holdings since 1992 and has held directorships at Regency Equities, Asian Oceanic Capital, and New Navy LDA.

A steadfast supporter of Israel and the Jewish community, Martin is Co-President of the Religious Zionists of America-Mizrachi, Chair of Israel Bonds New York Region, and serves on the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Council (through 2026). He also helped guide Touro College’s expansive growth as an Executive Board member and trustee. Martin was elected three times as Mayor of Lawrence, New York. He and his wife, Reva, have three children and nine grandchildren. He recently published a collection of articles entitled In Praise of Donald Trump: Writings of Martin Oliner, available on Amazon.