Background
Downs, David Lee was born on November 23, 1929 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Malcolm Clifford and Kathryn (Bensinger) Downs.
financial holding company executive
Downs, David Lee was born on November 23, 1929 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Malcolm Clifford and Kathryn (Bensinger) Downs.
Bachelor of Arts in Economics, Princeton University, 1951.
Vice president Manufacturers Hanover Trust, New York City, 1955—1969. Executive vice president Topper Corporation, Elizabeth, New Jersey, 1969—1972. Chairman, managing director Topper Toys Ltd., Hong Kong, 1972—1973.
Vice president Security National Bank, New York City, 1974. Vice president, secretary Clabir Corporation, Greenwich, Connecticut, since 1974. Director Greenwich International Ltd.
Chairman board American Red Cross, Greenwich, 1983—1984. Lieutenant United States Navy, 1951-1954.
Member of Gipsy Trail Club, Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club.
Married Mary Theresa Whipple, July 6, 1957. Children: David Lee, John L., Elizabeth C.