Michael F. Klipsch

Michael Klipsch was appointed to the Purdue Board of Trustees by Governor Mike Pence on May 11, 2015.  A Purdue alumnus, he earned a bachelor’s degree in industrial management in 1985.  He also holds a JD with honors from Indiana University.

Mr. Klipsch had a lengthy career with Klipsch Group, a family owned and operated holding company for a wide variety of consumer electronic brands; including most notably the Klipsch brand an internationally renowned audio manufacturer of loudspeakers and headphones founded in 1946.  Klipsch held a variety of executive positions including president, chief operating officer and chief counsel. 

After selling Klipsch Group in 2011, Mr. Klipsch retired from the company in 2015.  Since then, he has pursued entrepreneurial opportunities including the development of state-of-the-art sports parks and fieldhouses; involvement in multi-family housing communities; and other strategic private equity investments.

He began his career at a large Indianapolis law firm achieving partnership. His nine years of law practice focused on complex business transactions, debt/equity offerings, business reorganizations, and international law.  After his time at the law firm and prior to joining Klipsch Group, Mr. Klipsch held a variety of executive positions at several corporations.

During his tenure on the Purdue University Board, Klipsch has served in many capacities including Vice Chairman (2025-present), Chairman of the Finance Committee (2020-2024), Chairman of the Physical Facilities Committee (2025-present), the Athletics Liaison (2015-present), Purdue Global Board of Trustees (2018-present), Purdue Research Foundation Board (2020-present), and IUPUI Board of Advisors (2015- 2021). Purdue honors include Old Masters in 2016, John Purdue Club Brees Leadership Circle member since 2016, Diamond P award in 2019, and in 2025 named one of Purdue’s Most Influential Alumni by Purdue Fraternity, Sorority and Cooperative Life.