Background
Hopf, William Herbert was born on May 7, 1936 in Natick, Massachusetts, United States. Son of William M. and Janet (Herbert) Hopf.
Hopf, William Herbert was born on May 7, 1936 in Natick, Massachusetts, United States. Son of William M. and Janet (Herbert) Hopf.
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, 1958. Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, 1969. Executive Program, Amos Tuck School Business, Dartmouth College, 1978.
Product engineer General Electric, Lynn, Massachusetts, 1958-1964. Chief engineer Jamesbury Corporation, Worcester, 1964-1974. Manager research and engineering Irvington Moore Company, Jacksonville, Florida, 1974-1976.
Vice president, general manager Walworth Company, King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, 1976-1980, Cooper Industries, Oklahoma City, since 1980.
Board directors United Way, Junior Achievement. Served to 1st lieutenant United States Army, 1958-1962. Member Oklahoma City Chamber of Commerce (chairman manufacturing and service council).
Married Sandra Jean Godbolt. 1 son, James Fredrik.