Background
Peirce, George Leighton was born on March 9, 1933 in Worcester, Massachusetts, United States. Son of George Leighton and Grace Hislop (McDougall) Peirce.
Peirce, George Leighton was born on March 9, 1933 in Worcester, Massachusetts, United States. Son of George Leighton and Grace Hislop (McDougall) Peirce.
Bachelor of Business Administration, University Massachusetts, 1961.
Supervisor management engineering services, Port Authority of, New York and New Jersey, 1961-1969; airport manager, Stewart Airport, Newburgh, New York, 1970; assistant manager, LaGuardia Airport, Flushing, New York, 1970-1975; general manager, LaGuardia Airport, 1975-1994. Board directors Lighthouse, Inc., New York City, 1989-1994, Americas' Sail, Huntington, New York.
Member Queens advisory board Salvation Army, 1980-1994. Chairman advisory board Queens Lighthouse for Blind, 1980-1994. Board directors, treasurer, vice chairman OPSAIL.
Board directors Couri Foundation Ridgefield, Connecticut With United States Air Force, 1954-1958, Massachusetts Air National Guard, 1959-1961. Member Queens Chamber of Commerce, College Aeronautics, Academy Aeronautical (advisory board), 1976-1994, LaGuardia Kiwanis (board directors, past president), North Beach Club (past president, board directors).
Married Carolyn Janasy, October 7, 1968. Children: Jennifer Lindsey, Amanda Leighton.