Bill klesse valero biography

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William R. Klesse

William "Bill" R. Klesse (born 1947, Chatham, NJ) is the former chairman of the board for Valero Energy Corporation. He served as chief executive officer from December 31, 2005, to April 30, 2014, and President from January 17, 2008, to December 31, 2012. He previously held positions with Valero as Vice Chairman of the Board, Executive Vice President, and Chief Operating Officer. Prior to that time, he was the Chief Operating Officer of Valero Energy Corp. from January 2003 to January 3, 2006.^[1] Before these roles, he served as Executive Vice President-Refining and Commercial Operations, from Valero's acquisition of Ultramar Diamond Shamrock Corporation (UDS) in 2001. Klesse has been employed with Valero and its predecessor companies for 40 years.

Klesse graduated from the University of Dayton with a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering. He received a master's degree in finance from West Texas A&M University. ^[2][3]

Compensation

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As the CEO of Valero Energy Corporation, William R. Klesse earned a total compensation of $6,638,187 in 2008, which included a base salary of $1,500,000, a cash bonus of $705,510, stocks granted of $2,058,846, options granted of $2,235,337, and other compensation of $138,494.

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Thank you to our benefactors: Margie & Bill Klesse

Our Benefactors, Margie & Bill Klesse

From their first meeting in the cafeteria at the University of Dayton, Margie and Bill Klesse have had chemistry – and together, the chemistry student and chemical engineering major have created a formula for personal and professional success that has positioned them among The University of Texas at San Antonio’s greatest champions.

With a long history of supporting higher education, the Klesses and their Klesse Foundation have funded numerous scholarships and valuable chemical engineering equipment at UTSA.

In recognition of their transformational $20 million gift to the university in 2021, The University of Texas System Board of Regents approved the naming of UTSA’s newly formed division that brought together academic programs in engineering and the designed environment as the Margie and Bill Klesse College of Engineering and Integrated Design.  

This historic naming is a testament not only to the Klesses’ generous philanthropy but also to their inspiring business and civic leadership.

Bill, began his career as a trainee for Diamond Shamrock in 1969, now Valero Energy Corporation, and moved up the ranks retiring as chief executive offic