Richard Klein
President and CEO at Advanced Battery Systems, Inc.- Claim this Profile
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Kenneth (Ken) Scheid
Richard is a highly savvy businessman. He knows how to challenge a vendor while still having respect for what a vendor can do. I have always felt a reciprocation for what I can offer and how he delivers on the commitment so both parties have a ROI.
Andrew Conner
Richard Klein is driven for success; I wish every client and customer was as motivated to succeed as Richard. Great business mind and ethics! Andrew Conner
Kenneth (Ken) Scheid
Richard is a highly savvy businessman. He knows how to challenge a vendor while still having respect for what a vendor can do. I have always felt a reciprocation for what I can offer and how he delivers on the commitment so both parties have a ROI.
Andrew Conner
Richard Klein is driven for success; I wish every client and customer was as motivated to succeed as Richard. Great business mind and ethics! Andrew Conner
Kenneth (Ken) Scheid
Richard is a highly savvy businessman. He knows how to challenge a vendor while still having respect for what a vendor can do. I have always felt a reciprocation for what I can offer and how he delivers on the commitment so both parties have a ROI.
Andrew Conner
Richard Klein is driven for success; I wish every client and customer was as motivated to succeed as Richard. Great business mind and ethics! Andrew Conner
Kenneth (Ken) Scheid
Richard is a highly savvy businessman. He knows how to challenge a vendor while still having respect for what a vendor can do. I have always felt a reciprocation for what I can offer and how he delivers on the commitment so both parties have a ROI.
Andrew Conner
Richard Klein is driven for success; I wish every client and customer was as motivated to succeed as Richard. Great business mind and ethics! Andrew Conner
Experience
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Advanced Battery Systems, Inc.
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United States
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Wholesale
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1 - 100 Employee
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President and CEO
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Jan 1986 - Present
I am the proud President and CEO of Advanced Battery Systems, Inc. in Southern City California. Our "Power of Choice" battery and accessory solutions have help us significantly grow gross sales 2021 and we are just starting moving to two new larger facilities and rolling out new innovative programs. I am the proud President and CEO of Advanced Battery Systems, Inc. in Southern City California. Our "Power of Choice" battery and accessory solutions have help us significantly grow gross sales 2021 and we are just starting moving to two new larger facilities and rolling out new innovative programs.
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Battery Electrical Specialists Association (BESA)
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Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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President
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Oct 2021 - Present
I will be heading up an amazing Board of Directors. We will be continuing the great work of the previous Board and implementing new programs and processes with members, vendors and our communities to assure that BESA is seen as the premier Specialist Association in our industry. I will be heading up an amazing Board of Directors. We will be continuing the great work of the previous Board and implementing new programs and processes with members, vendors and our communities to assure that BESA is seen as the premier Specialist Association in our industry.
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Ambassador
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Oct 2016 - Present
Alumni Representative for Cohort #1 and the Southern California program. It is an honor to support such a worthwhile program in planning, outreach and retention. Alumni Representative for Cohort #1 and the Southern California program. It is an honor to support such a worthwhile program in planning, outreach and retention.
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Alumni Board Chairman-LACC Chapter
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Jan 2012 - Present
Elected as the Chairperson on the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Smalll Business Alumni Program for the LACC and Long Beach College Almuni. Elected as the Chairperson on the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Smalll Business Alumni Program for the LACC and Long Beach College Almuni.
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BESA
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Netherlands
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Mechanical Or Industrial Engineering
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1 - 100 Employee
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Chairperson Marketing Committee
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Apr 2008 - Aug 2011
Chairperson of Battery Electrical Specialists Association. Bringing the BESA Group and the Cross County Battery to all of North America and the world. Chairperson of Battery Electrical Specialists Association. Bringing the BESA Group and the Cross County Battery to all of North America and the world.
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Board Member-Secretary
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Jan 2008 - Jan 2011
I love golf!! I love golf!!
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Automotive Service Council
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United States
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Public Relations and Communications Services
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Board Member-Vice President
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Jan 1986 - Dec 2001
Led monthly dinner meetings. Participated in all group events and led the group to find and enroll new members. Led monthly dinner meetings. Participated in all group events and led the group to find and enroll new members.
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Education
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California State University-Northridge
BA, Communications, Business -
10ksb Goldman Sachs, Babson College and LACC program
Graduate type program, Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services