Philip Scharfstein

This Johnson City entrepreneur earned a business degree at ETSU, graduating magna cum laude in 1989. While a student at the university, he met his wife, Rena, in Professor George Myers’ real estate law class.

During his college days, Scharfstein gained practical experience while he worked as night manager at his family’s business, One-Stop Wines and Liquors. He can still be found at One-Stop, but has also developed two Wash Depot car washes and a self-storage facility. In addition, he is involved with other family enterprises, including commercial and industrial real estate, retail centers, and a hotel.

Scharfstein’s other interests range from the great outdoors, especially as a fly-fisherman, to activities at Munsey Memorial United Methodist Church in Johnson City.

He and his wife are members of the ETSU Distinguished President’s Trust and active supporters of the ETSU College of Business Annual Fund “Drive for Pride.” Scharfstein is an advocate for the university, supporting the ETSU Foundation and sharing his business acumen with students.