"Harvey Kloesel has been active in the TRA since 1975," said Richie Jackson, TRA executive vice president/CEO. "His success in the restaurant industry is testament to has passion, dedication and leadership. Harvey is an outstanding restaurateur and has contributed much to the association and his community. We are very pleased to induct him into the Hall of Honor."
Harvey Kloesel received his training as a cook courtesy of Uncle Sam. As a mess sergeant in the Army Reserves he learned to cook for large crowds, to serve food on time and to maintain the quality of what he prepared. Harvey opened his first restaurant in Moulton in 1970 with the help of his wife’s uncles, Ed and Calvin Ducho, who owned a large restaurant in Houston. A year later he went on to purchase the historic building in downtown Moulton that now houses Kloesel’s Steakhouse. For the past 39 years, the steakhouse and Harvey have been integral parts of the community.
Harvey has served as president of the MidCoast Chapter of the Texas Restaurant Association, on the state Board of Directors, and on the Political & Government Affairs Committee. He is extremely active in his community having served on Moulton City Council, and as president of Moulton Economic Development Committee, and Moulton Chamber of Commerce.
Congratulations, Harvey!
Kloesel's was pointed out in an article in Texas Monthly Magazine in May 2006. Click the cover image at left to read a copy of the mention.
Kloesel's was mentioned in an article in Texas Highways Magazine in August 2007.
