Longtime Chamber Member, the winner of the Small Business of the Year Award in 2021 - Outstanding Business Leader, and Retired Army Commander, Rolfe Arnhym is 93 years old and still serving his nation and his community. Arnhym was the keynote speaker during this year's Vietnam Veterans Remembrance Day Ceremony hosted by Hillsborough County Government this past March. From WFLA Radio to television interviews on ABC Action News, 10 Tampa Bay Brightside and Spectrum Bay News 9, he shared his passion for honoring all service members for their sacrifices in defense of our nation.
Photo of Arnhym, far left, taken in June 1971 in Chu Lai, Vietnam, during his tenure as the Commanding Officer of the 1st Battalion 6th Infantry of the U.S. Army.
Vistage Florida Chair – Tampa Bay Region - since 2002, this active Chamber member has served with distinction in various committees and councils for 16+ years, in Military, Advocacy (transportation), Leadership Tampa, Leadership Tampa Alumni Association and SBOY.
To see the March 2024 TV interviews, click on the corresponding links:
Spectrum Bay News 9 with reporter Jason Lanning
10 Tampa Bay Brightside with reporter Nick Volturo
ABC Action News with reporter JJ Burton
This West Point graduate and retired Army officer had a distinguished 21-year military career that includes two combat tours in Vietnam and commanding an Infantry Brigade in the Army Reserve. He has held numerous significant leadership positions including serving as CEO of the Pasadena, Long Beach, Palm Springs, and Beverly Hills Chambers of Commerce from 1978-1999 prior to relocating to Tampa. Upon arrival in Tampa, Rolfe established Arnhym & Associates, and has served as a Chair for Vistage Florida, mentoring numerous business leaders in the community through his three groups he oversees. He has consistently and exceptionally served every community in his personal and professional life, with a focus on service to others before self, and making each community better for future generations.