William Kling, American radio executive. Recipient Alabama Legislature commendation, Congressional Record commendation, 1981; winner Alabama investigative reporting competition, 1980; Douglas L. Cannon Medical Reporter award Alabama Medical Association, 1983, Ron Autry Memorial award Alabama Associated Press, 1983; named honorary lieutenant colonel Ala.Militia, honorary Kentucky colonel.
Background
Kling, William was born on November 8, 1954 in Huntsville, Alabama, United States. Son of William and Margaret K. Student The Principia, 1970-1973, North Alabama College Commerce, 1971, New College, 1973-1976, Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University, 1983-1987. Press intern to the United States Senator John Sparkman, Washington, 1974.
Education
Student The Principia, 1970-1973, North Alabama
Career
Press intern to the United States Senator John Sparkman, Washington, 1974. President Madison County Young Democrats.
Membership
Member steering committee Alabama Young Democrats, 1980-1981. Member Madison County Democratic Executive Committee, Alabama Election Law Commission. Member Huntsville City Board Education, 1984-1988, Huntsville City Council, 1988.
Member Alabama Associated Press Broadcasters Association, Public Relations Council Alabama, Public Broadcasting News Producers Association, Huntsville/Madison County Chamber of C., Friends of Public Radio, United States Capitol History Society, Huntsville Junior Chamber of Commerce, Randolph School Alumni Association (president 1980-1982), Delta Tau Delta.
Christian Scientist. Club: Huntsville Press (president).