Robert “Bob” Kleeman Dies

Robert “Bob” Kleeman, CPA/ABV, ASA, a longtime member of the business valuation community, passed away on Saturday evening, Jan. 13, 2024. Bob was one of the top BV professionals beginning in the early days of BV, the 1970s. Bob was wellknown in the BV community and was very generous in sharing his time to help other BV professionals whether they were experienced or just beginning. Bob taught and spoke at many conferences throughout the country.

In 1997, Bob was the chairman of the AICPA’s FVS Conference in San Diego. I attended that conference and made it known to Bob that I was leaving Blue & Co. in Indianapolis and needed a place to go. He jumped on it and championed me with Clifton Gunderson LLP. He was there when I needed a place to land.  We were partners at CG together from May 1998 to June 2005. Bob was a loyal friend.

Bob was one of the pioneers in developing the ABV credential and a true pioneer of the BV profession. Bob will be missed. Rest in peace.