Businessman and Inventor
Before becoming a herpetologist, Klauber worked for many years the San Diego Gas & Electric Company. He worked his way up in the company from an electric sign salesman, to become president, then chairman and CEO of the whole company. He also held 7 U.S. patents for his electrical inventions.
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