Background
Propster, Richard Kie was born on August 18, 1945 in Gladewater, Texas, United States. Son of Howard Andrew Propster and June Lillian Welch.
Propster, Richard Kie was born on August 18, 1945 in Gladewater, Texas, United States. Son of Howard Andrew Propster and June Lillian Welch.
Associate of Arts, El Camino College, 1972. Bachelor in Vocational Education, California State University, Long Beach, 1974. Master of Public Administration, Pepperdine University, 1975.
Master of Arts, Claremont Graduate University, 1984.
Police officer Gardena (California) Police Department, 1966-1970, police sergeant, 1970-1973, police lieutenant, 1973-1977, chief of police, 1977-1998. Retired, 1998.
Board chair Comty. Hospital, Gardena, since 1988. Advisor Young Women’s Christian Association, Gardena, 1978-1996. Past chair Young Men’s Christian Association, Gardena, 1977-1998.
Sergeant United States Army, 1962-1965, Vietnam. Member California Police Chief's Association (life, director since 1984, past president), International Association Chiefs of Police (life), Kiwanis Club Gardena Valley (honorary, past president).
Married Mery Lotty Viteri, December 20, 1963. Children: Steven, Mitchell.