Background
Klaas, Richard Lee was born on April 27, 1945 in Gary, Indiana, United States. Son of Ralph Anthony and Ruth Kathryn (Bixenman) Klaas.
real estate development company executive
Klaas, Richard Lee was born on April 27, 1945 in Gary, Indiana, United States. Son of Ralph Anthony and Ruth Kathryn (Bixenman) Klaas.
Bachelor of Science, Indiana University, 1966. Postgraduate, Valparaiso University, 1966.
President, 1st National Bank of Cedar Lake (Indiana), 1969-1971; president, R.L. Klaas, Inc., Merrillville, Indiana, 1971-1980; retired, 1977-1981; president, Quail Run Country Club, Naples, Florida, 1981-1982; president, Golf Superior vena cava syndrome Naples, 1982-1983; president, Lely Development Corporation, Naples, 1983-1989; president, Florida Real Estate Cons., Inc., Naples, since 1989. Board directors Southeast Bank, Naples.
Vice president, board directors Economics Development Council, Naples, 1986-1991. Board directors Collier County Industrial Development Authority, Naples, 1988-1991, Collier County Florida Planning Commission, since 1991. Captain United States National Guard, 1967-1973.
Member Naples Sailing & Yacht Club, Audubon Country Club, Collier Athletic Club.
Married Nancy A. Nicpon, April 4, l970. Children: Brian J., Ralph B.