Supplier Profile
Karl von Knobelsdorff | CEO | Knobelsdorff

Born: September 11 in Rochester, MN

Years with company/industry: 15/28

Family: Lillian (15), Arlyn (13), Lewis (11), Hermann (7)

Education: Goodhue (MN) Public High School

Favorite hobbies/interests: Outdoor time with my kids and riding my motorcycle

Favorite place to eat on the road: Steak or fish on the grill with friends and family

Favorite vacation spot: My aunt’s cabin in northern Minnesota with my kids

Best mentor: My uncle, Hermann, was a great mentor to me. He taught me a lot about work ethic, compassion, and doing things for others. Starting from five years old, I spent a lot of time with him on the farm, at work, and volunteering with him for many of the organizations he was involved in.

Someone I admire: My Omi, Anneliese, she emigrated from Germany in 1954 with nothing and settled on a farm in rural Minnesota with my Grandpa. They started a farm and family together. Her story is one of determination and hard work.