Background
Kretschmer, Keith Hughes was born on October 20, 1934 in Omaha. Son of John G. and Mary (Hughes) Kretschmer.
Kretschmer, Keith Hughes was born on October 20, 1934 in Omaha. Son of John G. and Mary (Hughes) Kretschmer.
Associate of Arts, Wentworth Academy, 1954. Bachelor of Science, University Nebraska, 1956. Student, University of California at Los Angeles, 1968.
With J.G. Kretschmer & Company, Omaha, 1958—1960. General agent Lincoln Life & Casualty, 1960—1962. Executive vice president, secretary-treasurer Automated Management Systems, Kansas City, Missouri, 1962—1968.
Investment executive Shearson, Hammill & Company, Los Angeles, 1968—1975. General partner Bear Stearns & Company, 1975—1985. Senior managing director Bear Stearns & Company Inc., Boston, 1985—1991, special associate director, 1991—1992.
Managing director Oppenheimer & Company, Inc., 1993—1994, Oppenheimer Capital, 1995—2001. Board directors Visiphor Corporation, 2004—2009. Partner Country Inn & Stes.
Indianapolis Airport South, Terravant Wine Company, Buellton, California, since 2009. Member stockholders committee Tosco Corporation, Los Angeles, 1982. Board directors Cogent Finance Group dba Medi Credit, 2004-2006.
Advanceman Republican President's Nixon and Ford, 1970-1976. Trustee Lighthouse Preservation Society, 1986-1988, Wentworth Military Academy, Lexington, Missouri, 2005-2008. Founding director Option Society Southern California, 1974-1985.
Board directors Pacific Palisades-Malibu Young Men’s Christian Association, 1976-1986, chairman board directors, 1980. Board directors South Shore Art Center, Cohasset, Massachusetts, 1988-1997, president, 1991-1993. Board directors World Affairs Council Boston, 1989-1996.
Member president's council Accion International, since 1992. Served to major United States Army, Airborne Ranger, 1956-1958. Member The Explorers Club, Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association, Experimental Aircraft Association, Seaplane Pilots Association, Chief Executive Officer Club, Angel Flight, AERO Club New England, Vintage Sports Car Club American, Masons, Shriners.
Married Adine Williams, October 1, 1960. Children: Hugh, Dara, Kurt.