Board Members
Mr. Peter D. Kaufman
Elected 2008
A longtime resident of Southern California, Peter Kaufman received a bachelor's degree, cum laude, in accounting in 1976 and a Master of Business Administration degree in 1977, both from the University of Southern California.
Kaufman edited and published Poor Charlie's Almanack, about his longtime friend and close associate Charlie Munger.
An active participant in community affairs, Kaufman is past chair of the board of overseers of The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens in San Marino, California, and he is currently the chair of the board of directors of the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels in Los Angeles. He is also on the board of the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center in Cincinnati, Ohio.
In addition, Kaufman is chairman and chief executive officer of Glenair in Glendale, California. Glenair is a manufacturer of electrical and fiber-optic components and assemblies for aerospace. He first began work with the company more than 30 years ago, while he was in college. He filled many positions before becoming chairman and chief executive officer.
Standing Committees: Advancement and Institute Relations