Background
Edwards, Le Roy Mallory was born on July 9, 1885 in Santa Ana, California, United States. Son of Eugene E. and Sarah (Leffler) Edwards.
lawyer Public utilities executive
Edwards, Le Roy Mallory was born on July 9, 1885 in Santa Ana, California, United States. Son of Eugene E. and Sarah (Leffler) Edwards.
Bachelor of Arts, Stanford University, 1907. Doctorate.B.A. (honorary), University of Southern California m. Lillian Moore, November 4, 1908;(Mistress O. Dale Lloyd).
Admitted to California bar, 1908. Assistant general counsel, Los Angeles Gas and Electric Corporation, 1908-1912. Member of law firm Hunsaker, Britt and Edwards, 1915-1919.
Vice president, general counsel, Southern Counties Gas Company of California, 1915-1950, now director
General counsel Los Angeles Gas and Electric Corporation, 1933-1938. Vice-president and special counsel, Southern California Gas Company, 1938-1950, now director
President, general manager Industrial Fuel Supply Company, 1919-1940. Vice-president and general manager Pacific Lighting Corporation, 1940-1950, Pacific Lighting Gas Supply Company, 1949-1950 director Los Angeles Junction Railway, Jeffries Banknote Company.
Member of advisory board Prudential Insurance Company (western home office).
Adjunct Professor business administration University of Southern California Director Los Angeles Chamber of C. (past president), Pacific Coast Gas Association (past president), Greater Los Angeles Plans, Incorporated. Chairman Citizens Manpower Committee Los Angeles, 1943-1945. Chairman Rapid Transit Committee of Los Angeles, 1947-1948, Citizens School Committee, 1954.
Member Board Education City Los Angeles, 1951-1952.
Member American, California, Los Angeles bar associations, American Gas Association. Mason (32°, Shriner, past potentate). Clubs: California, Jonathan (past president), Los Angeles Country (directory).