Background
Leonard,, Joe Means was born on June 20, 1919 in Gainesville, Texas, United States. Son of Joe Means and Phoebe (Myers) Leonard.
Leonard,, Joe Means was born on June 20, 1919 in Gainesville, Texas, United States. Son of Joe Means and Phoebe (Myers) Leonard.
Bachelor of Science, University Texas, 1941.
Advertising manager Gainesville Daily Register, 1946. General manager, secretary-treasurer, president Stations KGAF AM-FM, 1947—1967. Merger & acquisition consultant Dallas, since 1967.
President Leonard Productions, Inc., Joe M. Leonard, Junior & Associates, Inc. Vice president, board directors Red River Authority Texas, 1960—1967. Served to captain United States Army Reserve, 1942-1945, European Theatre of Operations.
Member of Gainesville Chamber of Commerce (director 1948-1950), International Association Merger & Acquisition Consultant (founder, vice president, president, chairman board since 1973), National Association FM Broadcasters (director 1960), Daytime Broadcasters Association (secretary-treasurer 1959-1962), Texas Association Broadcasters (president 1942-1945), Lake Kiowa, Alpha Phi Omega, Sigma Chi.
Married Mary Sue Davis Leonard, July 8, 1942.