Richard Kline (businessman)
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[edit] Richard Kline
Richard Kline is a University of Virginia graduate, entrepreneur, Virginia Beach businessman and civic leader.[1] After graduating from the University of Virginia, Kline was accepted into the General Motors Institute [2] (now known as Kettering University) in Flint, Michigan.
In 1964, he started his company, RK Chevrolet[3], also known as RK Auto, becoming one of the country’s youngest Chevrolet dealers[4].
In 1973, Kline was chosen to serve on the board of directors of the newly restructured First & Merchants National Bank of Tidewater.[5]
In 1973, in his position as the President of the Virginia Beach Chamber of Commerce, he founded the Neptune Festival[6]. This festival honors the unique heritage of the Virginia Beach area and is now one of the top ten festivals on the east coast of the United States.[6].
During his tenure as Chamber of Commerce president, the new central headquarters for the Virginia Beach Chamber of Commerce was built on Virginia Beach Boulevard. Richard Kline has served as chairperson of the Virginia Beach Industrial Authority [1] and Honorary Chairman of the Virginia Beach Heart Fund [7] . Kline also created the Kline Endowment for Cardiovascular Research and the Kline Endowment for Prostate Cancer Research, both through the Eastern Virginia Medical School[8].
[edit] Honors
Richard Kline was chosen as the Rotarian of the Year in 1970.[9]
[edit] References
- ^ a b "Director’s Profile: Richard H. Kline," Ledger-Star, September 28, 1973, B3.
- ^ Kline Named for Institute,” Norfolk Ledger-Dispatch, March 8, 1950
- ^ "Virginia Beach, VA. Auto Dealer Buys Hampton, VA Dealership," Knight Ridder/Tribute Business News February 8, 2001 http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-71098593.html and The Virginian-Pilot and Ledger Star January 14, 1979, p. D5
- ^ "Clark Chevrolet Now R. K. Chevrolet," The Virginian-Pilot, Saturday, July 25, 1964 p. 12
- ^ F & M restructures banking operations,” Ledger-Star, September 28, 1973, B3.
- ^ a b "A Festive Idea Turns 25" by Pam Starr, The Virginian Pilot, September 25, 1998, http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-68451252.html
- ^ "Exclusive Club: Former Neptune Leaders," The Beacon, September 14 / 15, 1978, p. N9.
- ^ "Richard Kline builds cardiovascular endowment," EVMS Chronicle, June 2004, p. 3.
- ^ “Top Honor for Kline,” The Beacon, July 9, 1970.
