Background
Sharf, Stephan was born on December 30, 1920 in Berlin. Arrived in United States of America, 1947, naturalized, 1952. Son of Wilhelm and Martha (Schwartz) Sharf.
Sharf, Stephan was born on December 30, 1920 in Berlin. Arrived in United States of America, 1947, naturalized, 1952. Son of Wilhelm and Martha (Schwartz) Sharf.
Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Technology University, Berlin, Federal Republic Germany, 1947. Doctor of Philosophy, Oakland University, Rochester, Michigan, 2007. Doctor of Science with honors, Oakland University, Rochester, Michigan, 2007.
Doctor of Philosophy in Humanities (honorary), Oakland University.
Tool and die maker, Buerk Tool & Die Company, Buffalo, 1947-1950; foreman, Ford Motor Company, 1950-1953; general foreman, Ford Motor Company, Chicago, 1953-1958; with, Chrysler Corporation, Detroit, 1958-1986; master mechanic Twinsburg stamping plant, Chrysler Corporation, Detroit, 1958-1963; manufacturing engineering manager, Chrysler Corporation, Detroit, 1963-1966; mrg. production Twinsburg stamping plant, Chrysler Corporation, Detroit, 1966-1968; plant manager Warren stamping plant, Chrysler Corporation, Detroit, 1968-1970; plant manager Sterling stamping plant, Chrysler Corporation, Detroit, 1970-1972; general plants manager stamping, Chrysler Corporation, Detroit, 1972-1978; vice president Engine and Casting division, Chrysler Corporation, Detroit, 1978-1980; vice president Power Train division, Chrysler Corporation, Detroit, 1980-1981; executive vice president, manufacturing, director, Chrysler Corporation, Detroit, 1981-1985; executive vice president international, Chrysler Corporation, Detroit, 1985-1986; also board directors, Chrysler Corporation, Detroit president, SICA Corporation, Troy, Michigan, since 1986. Board directors Medar, Inc.
Board directors Junior Achievement, Detroit council Boy Scouts American. Trustee, vice president Oakland University. Member Society Auto Engineers, Detroit Engineering Society Clubs: Wabeek Country.
Married Rita Schantzer, 1951, (deceased 2001).