Background
Shaffer, Martin was born on May 11, 1950 in Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States. Son of Shirley James and Francis Josephine Shaffer.
Wholesale distribution executive
Shaffer, Martin was born on May 11, 1950 in Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States. Son of Shirley James and Francis Josephine Shaffer.
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, 1976. Master of Business Administration in Business Administration, 1976. Postgrad in marketing, Cornell University, 1981.
Treasurer American Vending Company, Clarksburg, 1973—1983. President B.F. Specialty Company, Anmoore, West Virginia, since 1979. Chief executive officer.
Treasurer Clarksburg Enterprises, American Amusements. Director American Sales & Concessions.
Member Senate Advisory Committee on Small Business. Vice chairman Harrison County Democratic Committee. Member of West Virginia Coalition Small Business, Music Operators America, National Association Concessionaires, National Candy Wholesalers Association, National Automatic Merchandisers Association, National Association Tobacco Distributors, West Virginia Wholesalers Association (vice president), Moose, Knights of Columbus.
Married Victoria Ann Finamore, September 17, 1971. Children: Gena, Martin, Alexander.