Background
Leney, George Willard was born on November 13, 1927 in Wausau, Wisconsin, United States. Son of Bert and Iva Irene (Skoog) Leney.
Leney, George Willard was born on November 13, 1927 in Wausau, Wisconsin, United States. Son of Bert and Iva Irene (Skoog) Leney.
Bachelor of Science, University Michigan, 1950. Master of Science, University Michigan, 1952. Master of Arts, University Michigan, 1955.
Teaching fellow University Michigan, 1951—1953, 1953—1955. Geophysicist Gulf Oil Corporation, Harmarville, Pennsylvania, 1955—1956. Chief geophysicist Hanna Mining Company, Cleveland, 1956—1964.
Staff geophysicist Shell Oil Corporation, Houston, 1964—1966. Chief geologist H.K. Porter Company, Inc., Pittsburgh, 1966—1976. Consultant, 1976—1977, 1981—1986.
Regional geologist United States Department Energy, 1977—1981. Administrator air pollution Allegheny County Health Department, Pennsylvania, 1986—1997. Retired, 1997
Organizer minerals exploration programs for asbestos, iron ore, base metals, gold, oil and gas, and uranium in the United States, Canada, Brazil and Cameroon.
Vice president Pacific Asbestos Corporation, 1970—1975. With United States Navy, 1946-1948.
Member Society Economic Geologists, Society Exploration Geophysicists, Geologic Society of America, Pennsylvania Academy of Sciences, Society Mining, Metallergy, and Exploration, Inc., Air and Waste Management Association.
Married Arax G. Tefankjian, June 25, 1955 (deceased August 1983). Children: Sara Ann, Janet Ellen, John Alan, Ruth Alison.