Background
Leonard, James Edward was born on October 14, 1951 in Binghamton, New York, United States. Son of Ray Monty and Beatrice Mary (Williams) Leonard.
Leonard, James Edward was born on October 14, 1951 in Binghamton, New York, United States. Son of Ray Monty and Beatrice Mary (Williams) Leonard.
Student, University Hawaii, 1971-1972; student, University Maryland., Okinawa, Japan, 1973-1974; AS in Business, Broome Community College, Binghamton, New York, 1976; Bachelor of Science in Accounting magna cum laude, U. Albany, 1978.
Staff accountant, Peat, Marwick, Mitchell, White Plains, New York, 1978-1980; executive vice president, Richardson & Company, PC, Endicott, New York, 1980-1985; owner, James E. Leonard, Certified Public Accountant, Endicott, since 1986.
Founder, chairman Chugnut Riverwalk Committee, Endicott, since 1992. Director, treasurer Broome County Public Library., Binghamton, New York, 1993-1999. Director, officer Boys & Girls Club Western Broome, Endicott, 1993-1999.
Member Broome County Economic Development Zone Board, 1995-1999. Petty officer 2d class United States Navy, 1970-1974. Member American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, New York State Society Certified Public Accountant's, United Health Services Foundation (director since 1994, trustee since 1998), Ideal Senior Living Center (director since 1994, chairman since 1998), Endicott Rotary Club (past president since 1982), Endicott Rotary Foundation (director since 1992).
Married Michelle Louise Montgomery, August 3, 1985. 1 child, Celeste.