William Hugh Kling

Background

Kling, William Hugh was born on April 29, 1942 in St. Paul. Son of William Conrad and Helen A. (Leonard) Kling.

Education

Bachelor of Arts Economics, St. John's U., 1964; postgraduate, Boston University, 1964-1966.

Career

President, Minnesota Public Radio, Inc., St. Paul, since 1966; president, Greenspring Company, since 1986; founding director, National Public Radio, 1968-1970; director, National Public Radio, 1977-1980; founding president, Public Radio International, 1982-1986; vice chairman, Public Radio International, 1986-1993. Board directors St. Paul Companies, Wenger Corporation, Irwin Finance. Member various fund boards Capital Group American Funds.

Achievements

• William Hugh Kling has been listed as a noteworthy Broadcasting executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Board of directors Minnesota Orchestra, 1987-1993. Trustee J.L. Foundation, since 1988. Board directors, chairman Fitzgerald Theater Corporation, since 1983.

Member The James Madison Coun.of Library. of Congress, 1992-1994. Member Minneapolis Club, Minnesota Club.

Connections

Married Sarah Margaret Baldwin, September 25, 1976.

Father:

William Conrad Kling

Mother:

Helen A. (Leonard) Kling

Spouse:

Sarah Margaret Baldwin