Background
Leonard,, James Andrew was born on January 25, 1924 in Charleston, West Virginia, United States. Son of James Andrew and Channie May (Anderson) Leonard.
Leonard,, James Andrew was born on January 25, 1924 in Charleston, West Virginia, United States. Son of James Andrew and Channie May (Anderson) Leonard.
Student, Roanoke College, 1942. Bachelor of Civil Engineering, Virginia Polytechnic Institute, 1948.
Engineer R.E. Mills Company, Salem, Virginia, 1948-1950. Field engineer Walsh Construction Company, Trumbull, Connecticut, 1950-1953, project engineer, 1953-1955, project manager, 1955-1977, group manager, 1977-1982, senior vice president, from 1982.
Served to 1st lieutenant United States Army Air Force, 1943-1946, European Theatre of Operations. Member National Society of Professional Engineers, Moles.
Married Ruth Jean Zimmermann, March 4, 1946. Children: James A. III, Kathryn Jean Leonard Stamadianos, Nancy Ruth Leonard Ray, Paul A.