Bill Klaers
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Bill Klaers is a co-owner and President of Westpac Restorations, one of the nation's premier World War II aircraft restoration facilities. Mr. Klaers' aviation career began as a hobby when he was working as a general contractor in California in the early 1980s. His interest in aviation evolved into a passion for military history and vintage aircraft restoration, and led to the establishment of Westpac Restorations in 1997.
In addition to his successful restoration business, Mr. Klaers is fully committed to the on-going effort to develop the National Museum of World War II Aviation into a world-class history project. He serves voluntarily as Co-Chairman of the Board of Directors of the museum, and as its President and CEO.
In addition to his successful restoration business, Mr. Klaers is fully committed to the on-going effort to develop the National Museum of World War II Aviation into a world-class history project. He serves voluntarily as Co-Chairman of the Board of Directors of the museum, and as its President and CEO.