Background
Leland, David D. was born on July 26, 1935 in Austin, Minnesota, United States. Son of Professional Corporation and Leona (Christensen) Leland.
Leland, David D. was born on July 26, 1935 in Austin, Minnesota, United States. Son of Professional Corporation and Leona (Christensen) Leland.
Bachelor of Science in Forestry, University Washington, 1958.
Various positions, Simpson Timber Company, Shelton, Washington, 1959-1971; vice president California operations, Simpson Timber Company, Shelton, Washington, 1971-1976; senior vice president, S.W. Forest Industries, Phoenix, 1976-1977; executive vice president building products, S.W. Forest Industries, Phoenix, 1977-1983; president, chief Executive officer, Plum Creek Timber Company, Seattle, 1983-1993; chairman, president, Chief Executive Officer, Plum Creek Timber Company, Seattle, since 1993; chairman, Plum Creek Timber Company, Seattle, since 1994. Board directors Plum Creek Management Company, Seattle.
Member National Forest Products Association (board directors, chairman, 1st vice chairman, 2d vice chairman, treasurer 1989-1992), American Plywood Association (trustee 1986-1993), American Forest & Paper Association (board directors 1993), World Forestry Center (board directors since 1988), Rainier Club, Seattle Yacht Club, Seattle Golf Club.
Married Maralee Brown (divorced). Children: D. Mark, Todd D., Reid H. Married Leslie S. Gibbs, August 21, 1987.