Hall of Fame
Richard Kittle earned his bachelor’s degree in health, physical education and recreation from Findlay College in 1969. He is the president and CEO of Creative Mailing Solutions in Charlotte, N.C., named one of the 50 largest growing companies in Charlotte for the past two years. He was nominated for the North Carolina Entrepreneur Award in 1992 by AT&T and is president of the Executive Association of Greater Charlotte. While a student at Findlay, Kittle played football, winning numerous honors. He was named All-American Honorable Mention, First Team Mid-Ohio Conference, First Team NAIA as well as receiving the Defensive Line Award in 1967. In 1968, he was named to First Team Mid-Ohio Conference and received the Co-Captain Award. He was also a member of Varsity “F.” After his college playing days, Kittle played semi-professional football for the New Mexico Thunderbirds in the Southwest Continental League. He then enjoyed a successful career as a teacher. He also served as football coach from 1969-86. While building his business, Kittle volunteered his serves in the wrestling program at Charlotte Latin School, coaching seven state champions in the first year. In 1986, Kittle again volunteered with the Charlotte Catholic High School wrestling program, guiding on state champion. Kittle and his wife, Julie, have three children, Kathy, Tyler and Ryan. They reside in Waxhaw, N.C.
