Vernon Melvin Kleen

Background

Kleen, Vernon Melvin was born on April 22, 1942 in North Platte, Nebraska, United States. Son of Melvin Henry and Lois Marjorie (Bartels) Kleen.

Education

Bachelor of Science, U. Maryland., 1965; Master of Arts, Southern Illinois U., 1973.

Career

Research biologist, U. Maryland., College Park, 1965; field assistant, Florida State University, Western Panama, 1967; research biologist, Smithsonian Institution, Honolulu, 1968-1969; research assistant, Southern Illinois U., Carbondale, 1970-1971; nongame biologist, Illinois Department Conservation, Springfield, 1972-1980; avian ecologist, Illinois Department Conservation, Springfield, since 1980. Project coordinator Illinois Breeding Bird Atlas, since 1986. Chairperson Adams Wildlife Sanctuary, Springfield, since 1983.

Achievements

• Vernon Melvin Kleen has been listed as a noteworthy Avian ecologist by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

With United States Army, 1965-1967. Member The Wildlife Society, American Ornithologists' Union (life), Wilson Ornithological Society (life), American Birding Association (charter), Inland Bird Banding Association (Vice-President 1972-1979, president 1979-1981), Illinois Audubon Society (director since 1972, chairperson several committees), Illinois Ornithological Records Committee.

Interests

• Avocations: birding, sports, interactive distribution.

Connections

Married Betty Jean Reuschel, July 28, 1973.

Father:

Melvin Henry Kleen

Mother:

Lois Marjorie (Bartels) Kleen

Spouse:

Betty Jean Reuschel