Background
Tafel,, Ralph Edward was born on September 28, 1933 in Pittsburgh. Son of Ralph E. and Donna Elizabeth (Bard) Tafel.
Tafel,, Ralph Edward was born on September 28, 1933 in Pittsburgh. Son of Ralph E. and Donna Elizabeth (Bard) Tafel.
Bachelor of Science, Allegheny College, 1956.
Production development metallurgist Allegheny Ludlum Steel Company, Albany, New York. Life insurance salesman Connecticut Mutual Company, Pittsburgh, 1958—1968. Account executive Babb, Inc., 1968—1969.
President Masterplan Funding, Inc., 1969—1979, chairman board, 1979—1983. Principal R.E. Tafel & Company, since 1983.
Republican finance chairman Hampton Township (Pennsylvania) for Election House Republican H. John Heinz, III, Pennsylvania, 1972. Member Republican National Committee. Member of National Association Life Underwriters, Pittsburgh Securities Traders Association, Pittsburgh Life Underwriters, Fox Chapel Golf, Duquesne, Shriners, Masons.
Married Sallie Robinson Torrey, December 24, 1967. Children: Ralph Edward III, Troy B., David H.stepchildren: William A. Torrey, Richard L. Torrey, Peter R. Torrey.