Background
Leonard, George Perry was born on December 19, 1904 in Stillwater, Minnesota, United States. Son of William Henry and Orlinda Elizabeth (Gilmore) Leonard.
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George Perry Leonard
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George Perry Leonard, American contracting engineer. Recipient Golden Beaver award, National Association Heavy Construction Contractors, 1963, Outstanding Citizen award, Macalester College Alumni Association, 1965, Centennial medal Macalester College, 1974, Pacesetter award, 1976, Service award, Marin Senior Coordinating Council, 1974.
Education
AB, Macalester College, 1927. Doctor of Laws, Macalester College, 1975.
Career
General superintendent Martin Wunderlich Company, Jefferson City, Missouri, 1928—1944. Executive vice president Wunderlich Contracting Company, Omaha, 1944—1966. President Bakers Beach Apartments Company, San Francisco, 1952—1966, Stinson Beach Water Company, 1956—1974.
Vice president Consolidated Lands, San Bruno, 1955—1969. Vice president Consolidated Lands, San Bruno, California, 1955—1969.
Achievements
Membership
Vice president Marin Symphony Association, 1973—1977, Inverness Music Festival, 1974—1979, 1974—1979. Member Marin County Planning Commission, 1971—1973. Board directors Marin Senior Coordinating Council, 1975—1977.
Trustee Macalester College, since 1960, chairman high winds committee. Board regents St. Mary's College, Moraga, California. Board directors Marin Property Owners Association.
Member godfathers club St. Vincent's School Boys. Chairman construction division United Crusade San Mateo County, California, 1958. Fellow: American Society C.E (life).
Member: Wherry Housing Association (national president 1962-1966, director).
Connections
Married Wilma Fox Leonard, December 24, 1931. Children: Barbara Robben, Thomas George(deceased), Mark George.
