Michael, known as “Kel” to friends and family, was born on December 30th to Michael and Virginia (Cooper) Hoffmann in Upper Darby, Pennsylvania. Kel received his Bachelor of Science degree in Manufacturing and Management Engineering at the University of Vermont in 1978, and achieved an MBA in Finance from Loyola College of Maryland in 1982. He was inducted into the Alpha Sigma Nu Honor Society in recognition of his outstanding academic excellence.
In 1999, Kel launched Whitebirch Software Inc., an innovative financial modeling software platform, which included patented technology, with his wife Anne and his partner Craig Cleaveland. In 2015, Whitebirch entered into a partnership with PFM and was rebranded as Synario. Prior to starting Whitebirch, Kel was President and CEO of Wakefield Engineering, a division of Alpha Technologies Group Inc. He also held various executive positions at the Rosemount Measurement Division of Emerson Electric Co., including Vice President and Group General Manager of Rosemount Europe.
In addition to his parents, Kel was predeceased by his sister Andrea Johnson, his brother Cooper Hoffmann, and his brother Martin Hoffmann.
Kel is survived by his loving wife, Anne (Martinez) Hoffmann, his son Michael Hoffmann (Valerie) of Baltimore, MD, his daughter Emily Hoffmann (Jon Syverson) of Westbrook, ME, his son Christopher Hoffmann (Megan Wolfe) of Hanover, PA, his grandchildren Max Hoffmann and Luna Wolfemann, and his sister Monica (Jeff) Wlodyka of East Greenwich, RI, and nephews Matt, Justin, and Brian.
Kel was an avid golfer, skier, and sailor. He was passionate about performance sports cars and motorcycles, as well as both international and domestic travel.
A private service will be held for friends and family on Saturday, February 4th.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in his name be made to World Central Kitchen: Ukraine (WCK.org) an organization and cause Kel supported.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.EustisandCornellFuneralHome.com for the Hoffmann family.
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