Background
Ryons, Joseph Leslie was born on February 18, 1902 in Lincoln, Nebraska, United States. Son of William B. and Myrtle M. (Lyon) Ryons.
Ryons, Joseph Leslie was born on February 18, 1902 in Lincoln, Nebraska, United States. Son of William B. and Myrtle M. (Lyon) Ryons.
Bachelor of Science, University Nebraska, 1924. Student Law School George Washington University.
Junior), Sally (Mistress William H. Irving). With the bonding department of the Harris Trust & Savings Bank, 1925-1927, First Securities Company (later known as Security-First Company), 1927-1934. Joined Pacific Company of California, Los Angeles, 1934, executive vice president, 1943-1951, company merged with Lester & Company, 1951, forming present partnership Lester, Ryons & Company, member of New York, Los Angeles stock exchanges, associate member American Stock Exchange, now managing partner.
Director Great Basins Petroleum Company Chairman American-Korean Foundation, Los Angeles area, 1954.
Member Security Traders’ Association (president 1941-1942), National Association Security Dealers (1st v. chairman 1949), Investment Bankers’ Association Delta Theta. Mason.; Clubs: California, Stock Exchange (Los Angeles).
Married Norma Heine, November 5, 1927. Children: Mary (Mistress William A. Stewart.