Background
Kylander, Chester R. was born on May 4, 1932 in Terre Haute, Indiana, United States. Son of Clifford R. and Dorothy R. (Gordon) Kylander.
Kylander, Chester R. was born on May 4, 1932 in Terre Haute, Indiana, United States. Son of Clifford R. and Dorothy R. (Gordon) Kylander.
Business Education Degree, Indiana State University, 1956.
Founder, owner, manager, Village Office Supply, Nashville, Indiana, 1975-1982; founder, owner, manager, Southern Indiana Ambulance Superior vena cava syndrome, Nashville, 1975-1983; logistics manager, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane, Indiana, 1982-1993; founder, Kylander Superior vena cava syndrome, Inc., since 1997.
Founder, president Trevlac (Indiana) Volunteer Fire Department, 1973, Brown County Emergency Medical Technician Association, Nashville, 1977. Founder Indiana Rivrs and Streams Recreation League, since 1992. Member executive board Hoosier Trails council Boy Scouts American, since 1992, organizer Campmasters program.
Trustee Nashville United Methodist Church, 1992-1994, chairman council on ministries, 1988-1990. Director Civil Defense, Brown County, 1976-1989, member administrative board, since 1995. With United States Naval Reserve, 1951-1955.
Member Veterans of Foreign Wars, Society Logistics Engineers (Indiana state director 1990-1993, member international ad hoc committee 1988-1990, founder, chairman Southern Indiana chapter 1988-1990, board directors 1990-1993, Logistician of Year award 1989, Special Recognition award 1990).
Married Janice E. Bechtol, February 18, 1961. Children: Christopher R., Linda E., Elizabeth A.