Background
Keilitz, Gene Martin was born on June 3, 1933 in Caro, Michigan, United States. Son of Otto Ethlyn and Mildred Ethyl (Horst) Keilitz.
Keilitz, Gene Martin was born on June 3, 1933 in Caro, Michigan, United States. Son of Otto Ethlyn and Mildred Ethyl (Horst) Keilitz.
Doctor Chiropractic, National College Chiropractic, 1955.
Sales representative Cenco Instruments, Chicago, 1959-1966. Owner Pewter Bell Restaurant, Traverse City, Michigan, 1966-1975. Executive vice president Chateau Grand Traverse, 1975-1977.
Sales manager Great Lake Gauge, Bridgeport, Michigan, 1977-1978. Self-employed sales representative Traverse City, 1978-1980. Executive director Grand Traverse Area United Way (how Northwest Michigan United Way), 1980-1991.
Vice president United Way of Michigan (now. Michigan Association of United Ways), Lansing, 1991-1996. Retired, 1996.
Board directors Aspen Institute Non Profit Sector, Washington, 1994-2000, Camp Roy El, Traverse City, Michigan, since 1985, Michigan Restaurant Association, Detroit, 1968-1970. Member public policy committee United Way of America, Alexandria, Virginia, 1995-1999. Chairman, board directors Munson Healthcare Regional Foundation, Traverse City, since 1997.
President, board directors Traverse Bay Regional Planning Committee, 1982-1985. Secretary, member Midwest Ski Operators, Pontiac, 1969-1971. District secretary Rotary, 1988-1991, board directors Rotary Camps and Services, 1987-1991.
Retiree mentor United Way, 2001. With United States Air Force, 1955-1959. Member Inland Seas Educational Association (board directors, 1st vice president 1996—2001).
Married Marlene Josephine Keihl, January 27, 1968. Children: Kelli Ann Hannum Spencer, Kirsten Lynn Keilitz-Schuknecht.