Background
Leonard, Arthur Thomas was born on May 15, 1894 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Thomas J. and Mary (Gleason) Leonard.
Leonard, Arthur Thomas was born on May 15, 1894 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Thomas J. and Mary (Gleason) Leonard.
Student Loyola Academy, Chicago, 1909-1913. Northwestern, 1913-1916.
Admitted to Illinois bar, 1916, engaged in practice of law, Chicago, 1916-1917. Trust officer and secretary, Central Trust Company of Illinois, 1919-1923, vice president, 1930-1932. Treasurer Dawes Brothers, Inc., 1923-1930.
Vice president City National Bank & Trust Company of Chicago, 1932-1945, senior vice-president and director, 1946-1951, became president, 1951, president and chief Executive officer, 1956-1961. Chairman of the executive committee Continental Illinois National Bank & Trust Company, 1961-1966. Director Catholic Charities.
Member citizens’ board University of Chicago. Member, trustee James S. Kemper Foundation. Served as Lieutenant United States Navy, 1917-1919.
Member Chicago Association Commerce and Industry (president 1953-1954. Member senior council), American, Illinois, Chicago bar associations, Phi Delta Phi. Clubs: University, Commercial, Glenview, Casino, Economic, Commonwealth, Chicago (Chicago).
Married Mona Dunne, October 15, 1924.