Horst Pogge

Background

Pogge, Horst was born on March 6, 1926 in Meklenburg, Germany. Son of Karl W. and Gertrude (Poel) Pogge. came to the United States, 1952.

Education

Degree in Agronomy, Schwerin Holzminden U.

Career

Farm manager, Federal Republic Germany, 1948-1952; chief Executive officer, Grassland Equipment and Irrigation Corporation, Latham, New York, since 1961.

Achievements

• Horst Pogge has been listed as a noteworthy Turf implement company executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

1st vice president, trustee Pruyn House History Site, Town of Colonie, New York, since 1987. Trustee Albany Rural Cemetery Association, 1988. Member Albany Chamber of Commerce (board directors 1980-1986), Latham Chamber of Commerce (board directors since 1986), Graeter Loudonville Association (board directors since 1983).

Interests

• Avocations: gardening, swimming.

Connections

Married Irena B. Kant, September 13, 1948. Children: Karin, Hans J., Kirk H.

Father:

Karl W. Pogge

Mother:

Gertrude (Poel) Pogge

Spouse:

Irena B. Kant

child:

Hans J. Pogge

child:

Kirk H. Pogge

child:

Karin Pogge