Edward Leibson

Background

Leibson, Edward was born on December 12, 1928 in Detroit, Michigan, United States. Son of Fred and Mollie (Pliskow) Leibson.

Education

Bachelor, Wayne State University, 1950. Master of Education, Wayne State University, 1952. Doctor of Education, Wayne State University, 1961.

Career

Various educational positions, Michigan, 1952-1964. Advisory specialist Wayne City International Schools, Detroit, 1965-1967. Director institute research Macomb County Community College, Warren, Michigan, 1968-1969.

Executive director NARCO, Detroit, 1969-1971. Mental health coordinator Wayne City Mental Health Board, 1971-1973. Director Wayne County Department Substance Abuse, 1973-1977.

Executive director Alameda Contra Costa Health System Agency, Oakland, California, 1977-1982. Medical negotiator State of California Governor' General’ s Office, Sacramento, 1982-1983. Director, provider contracting Blue Cross California, Oakland, since 1983.

Consultant in field; lecturer in field.

Achievements

• Edward Leibson has been listed as a noteworthy insurance company executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Alcohol Credentialling Task Force, Sacramento, California, 1986, Ambulatory Surgery Task Force, 1988, San Francisco Opera Society, San Francisco Museum Society, 1977-1989. Sergeant United States Army, 1950-1952. Member American Public Health Association, American Health Planning Association.

Connections

Married Clara Klein, December 24, 1950 (divorced June 15, 1962). Children: Andrea Ellen, Sherry Esther, Karen Ruth. Married Rosara Wine, February 12, 1970.

Children: Carrie Ann, Susan B., Joanne C.