Background
Kaufman, Rolf was born on October 18, 1930 in Cologne, Federal Republic of Germany. Son of Walter S. and Ellen C. (Herz) Kaufman. came to the United States, 1946.
Kaufman, Rolf was born on October 18, 1930 in Cologne, Federal Republic of Germany. Son of Walter S. and Ellen C. (Herz) Kaufman. came to the United States, 1946.
Bachelor in Chemical Engineering, North Carolina State University, 1952; Master of Science in Chemical Engineering, North Carolina State University, 1955.
Assistant to vice president, Wellco Enterprises Inc., Waynesville, North Carolina, 1956-1963; president, Mo-Ka Shoe Corporation, Aguadilla, P.R., 1963-1965; executive vice president, Wellco Enterprises Inc., Waynesville, 1965-1968; president, Wellco Enterprises Inc., Waynesville, 1968-1996; vice chairman, Wellco Enterprises Inc., Waynesville, since 1996. Member industry sector advising committee, United States trade representative unites states department Commerce, Washington. Chairman Waynesville advisory board First Union National Bank.
Board trustees Haywood Community College, Clyde, North Carolina, since 1990. First lieutenant United States Army, 1954-1956. Member Rotary (Waynesville chapter).
Married Libby R. Topaz, November 13, 1955. 1 child, Stephen C.