Richard Peter Van Gytenbeek

Background

Gytenbeek, Richard Peter Van was born on February 5, 1933 in Paterson, New Jersey, United States. Son of Rudolph Johann and Carrie (Rist) Van Gytenbeek.

Education

Bachelor, Princeton, 1955.

Career

Salesman, sales manager Kendrick Bellary, Denver, 1958-1961. Branch manager, division manager Kistler/Kwill, Colorado Springs, 1961-1967, Denver, 1967-1969. Executive director Trout Unlimited, 1969-1974.

President American Sportsman's Club, Inc., 1975-1977, International Federation Fly Fisheries, 1983-1985. Vice president Seal Furniture & Systems Inc. President Chadwell Farms, Inc., 1966-1969, The Office Place, Seattle.

Chairman board United Sportsmen's Council of Colorado.

Achievements

• Richard Peter Van Gytenbeek has been listed as a noteworthy recreation organization executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

President Colorado Springs Symphony, 1964-1967. Chairman Colorado Springs Planning Commission, 1965-1967. President, founder Colorado Springs Racquet Club, 1965-1967.

Board directors Rocky Mountain Center on Environment, president, 1979-1982. Served to captain Army of the United States, 1956-1958. Member South Park Sportsmen (chairman board), Trout Unlimited (national director), American League Anglers (national director).

Clubs: Alpine-Winter Park Ski (Denver) (vice president). El Paso (Colorado Springs). Arapahoe Tennis (Cherry Hills, Colorado).

Connections

Married Bette Fradd Tonge, June 18, 1955. Children– Richard, Tony, Kate.

Father:

Rudolph Johann Gytenbeek

Mother:

Carrie (Rist) Van Gytenbeek

Spouse:

Bette Fradd Tonge

child:

Richard Gytenbeek

child:

Kate Gytenbeek

child:

Tony Gytenbeek