Robert W. Klett

Curriculum Vitae

 

 

Profession Experience

 

1995 - Present         Richard M. Hansen & Associates, Inc., Lombard, IL                

 

1996 - Present         KLT Associates, Lombard, IL - Owner

                                    Electrical Consultant

 

Consulting in electrical and forensic services

                                    Electrical contracting for new and rehab construction

                                    Electrical maintenance

                                               

 

1972-79 and             Forest Preserve District of DuPage County, Wheaton, IL

1980 - 96                   Electrician and Senior Maintenance

 

                                    Responsible for all electrical maintenance

                                    Electronic installation and design

                                    Telephone and security installation and maintenance

                                    HVAC, appliance and water softener servicing in all district properties

                                               

 

1979-80                     Village of  Villa Park, Villa Park, IL 

                                    Superintendent of Public Works

                                    

                                    Responsible for all personnel, budgets, planning, streets, water, sewer, and forestry

                                               

 

1957-72                     Klett’s Appliances, Inc., Lombard, IL - Owner 

                                    Owner and manager of a retail appliance business


                                    Sales and service of appliances including TV’s and A/C units Managed two stores and nine employees

 

 

 

Education and Professional Development

 

 

Certificate of Achievement  , St. Joseph, Michigan

            Investigation of gas and electric appliance fires  

 

 

Education and Professional Development

 

           

Certificate of Achievement  , St. Joseph, Michigan

            Investigation of gas and electric appliance fires  

 

            College of DuPage , Glen Ellyn, IL 

                        Welding and Refrigeration/Air-conditioning

                        Installation and Repair Classes

                        Management Seminars

 

            Northwestern University, Evanston, IL

                        Marketing and Salesmanship Courses

 

Institute for Training in Public Works Administration, Arlington Heights, IL                               

                        Urban Public Works Administration

 

            Maytag Training School, Newton, IA

                        Maytag Installation and Repair Training                

                                                           

            Sears Kenmore/Whirlpool Installation and Repair Training

 

            RCA    TV and Audio Equipment Service Schools

           

            Zenith  TV and Audio Equipment Service Schools  

 

            Motorola TV and Audio Equipment Service Schools

 

            Public Service Company, Maywood, IL

                        Service Schools for Appliances: GE, Speed Queen, Norge, Frigidaire, and Whirlpool

 

 

 

Certificates and Licenses

 

           Electrician’s License - City of Wheaton, No. 7

 

           City of Wheaton - Current license Bonded & Insured

 

Professional Affiliations

 

           National Appliance Retail Dealer’s Association (NARDA)

           Lombard Chamber of Commerce, Director and Member

           Grace Church of DuPage, Building Committee               

           Lombard Bible Church, Church Deacon and Trustee

           Camp Cherith, Michigan and Wisconsin, Camp Board member