David Van Kleeck
Professor in the Practice, Leadership, Team Development, and Innovation at Rice University- Claim this Profile
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David Mack
I have worked with David in the Scouting organization. I have found him to be very dedicated and go the extra mile to help others. He is very knowledgeable and intelligent. He is kind to the people that he comes into contact with. He's involved with the greatest organization in the world (Boy Scouts)! He is a great asset to any organization or company!
Gerald Donaldson
David is recognized as a man (officer) of unquestioned integrity and moral courage. May many rise to follow his example.
David Mack
I have worked with David in the Scouting organization. I have found him to be very dedicated and go the extra mile to help others. He is very knowledgeable and intelligent. He is kind to the people that he comes into contact with. He's involved with the greatest organization in the world (Boy Scouts)! He is a great asset to any organization or company!
Gerald Donaldson
David is recognized as a man (officer) of unquestioned integrity and moral courage. May many rise to follow his example.
David Mack
I have worked with David in the Scouting organization. I have found him to be very dedicated and go the extra mile to help others. He is very knowledgeable and intelligent. He is kind to the people that he comes into contact with. He's involved with the greatest organization in the world (Boy Scouts)! He is a great asset to any organization or company!
Gerald Donaldson
David is recognized as a man (officer) of unquestioned integrity and moral courage. May many rise to follow his example.
David Mack
I have worked with David in the Scouting organization. I have found him to be very dedicated and go the extra mile to help others. He is very knowledgeable and intelligent. He is kind to the people that he comes into contact with. He's involved with the greatest organization in the world (Boy Scouts)! He is a great asset to any organization or company!
Gerald Donaldson
David is recognized as a man (officer) of unquestioned integrity and moral courage. May many rise to follow his example.
Experience
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Rice University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Professor in the Practice, Leadership, Team Development, and Innovation
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Aug 2014 - Present
Part time teaching, and mentoring students in the Rice Center for Engineering Leadership. Course instructor for leadership development, teamwork, and innovation as a faculty member in the Rice Center for Engineering Leadership. Teaching two courses on Leadership primarily to engineering students. One course is a basic course with mostly freshmen and sophomore students. The other is focused on teamwork and innovation with upperclassmen and graduate students. Together the two courses provide a significant portion of the classroom requirements for students to earn an academic certificate in Engineering Leadership. Show less
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Shell
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United Kingdom
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Oil and Gas
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700 & Above Employee
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Team Lead
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Dec 1980 - Aug 2014
I retired from Shell in August 2014 following a 34 year career as a Technologist and Manager in Shell’s research and development organization. During my Shell career, I held a variety of positions in which I was responsible for process development, manufacturing technical service, and product support to several downstream refining and chemical businesses. My research and management experience includes work in the detergents, solvents, resins, and glycols businesses. I was also active in Shell’s recruiting efforts for over fourteen years as a campus interviewer. Show less
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US Army (Active and Reserve)
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Various including Italy and Germany
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Commissioned Officer
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Jun 1973 - Nov 2005
Served in a variety of staff and command positions culminating as Brigade Commander and Assistant Division Commander of the 75th Division (TS). Retired at the rank of Brigadier General. Served in a variety of staff and command positions culminating as Brigade Commander and Assistant Division Commander of the 75th Division (TS). Retired at the rank of Brigadier General.
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Education
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1977 - 1981
Rice University
PhD, Chemical Engineering -
1969 - 1973
Princeton University
BSE, Chemical Engineering
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