Background
Leeds, Laurence Carroll was born on June 17, 1929 in New York City. Son of Laurence Carroll and Kathryn (Emsheimer) Leeds.
Leeds, Laurence Carroll was born on June 17, 1929 in New York City. Son of Laurence Carroll and Kathryn (Emsheimer) Leeds.
Graduate, Lawrenceville School, 1946; Bachelor of Arts, Yale, 1950; Master of Business Administration, University of Pennsylvania, 1952.
With, Manhattan Industries (formerly Manhattan Shirt Company), New York City, since 1955; merchandise manager, Manhattan Industries (formerly Manhattan Shirt Company), 1958-1959; vice-president, director, Manhattan Industries (formerly Manhattan Shirt Company), 1959-1965; executive vice president, Manhattan Industries (formerly Manhattan Shirt Company), 1965-1966; president, chief operating officer, Manhattan Industries (formerly Manhattan Shirt Company), 1966-1974; Chairman of the Board, chief Executive officer, Manhattan Industries (formerly Manhattan Shirt Company), since 1974. Member region IV advisory board Manufacturers Hanover Trust Company.
Former member New York City Youth Board. Member of New York County Republican Finance Committee. Representative district leader 66th Assembly District.
New York City board directors Yale University Development Board, Fashion Institute Technology. Trustee Carnegie Hall. Board directors Phoenix House.
Served to Lieutenant United States Naval Reserve, 1952-1955. Member American Apparel Manufacturers Association (board directors).
Married Dalia Benary, Oct.16, 1955. Children— Laurence Carroll III, Ashley, Tracy.