Leigh Edward Morris

Background

Morris, Leigh Edward was born on December 26, 1934 in Hartford City, Indiana, United States. Son of Fredus Orlando and Martha (Malott) Morris.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Commerce, International College, 1954; Bachelor of Business Administration, Ball State University, 1958; Master in Health Administration, University of Minnesota, 1972.

Career

Member labor relations staff Borg-Warner Corporation, Muncie, Indiana, 1961-1964. Various positions then personnel manager International Harvester Company, Fort Wayne, 1964-1970. President Huntington (Indiana) Memorial Hospital, 1972-1978, La Porte (Indiana) Hospital, 1978-2000.

Retired, 2004—2007; mayor City of LaPorte. Deputy commissioner Indiana Department Transportation. Executive director Indiana Toll Road.

Chairman Northern Indiana Regional Development Authority. Director Memorial Health Foundation, South Bend. Board directors First of America Bank of Indiana, American Hospital Services, Inc., Health Forum, Inc.

Chairman, board directors American Hospital Public Company. Chairman La Porte Development Corporation, 1980-1981. Executive director Indiana Toll Road.

Chairman Northwest Indiana Regional Development Authority.

Achievements

• Leigh Edward Morris has been listed as a noteworthy mayor, health facility administrator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Chairman LaPorte chapter American Red Cross, 1984-1986. Board directors, vice chairman John G. Blank Center for the Arts, Lubeznik Center for the Arts. Chairman LaPorte County Symphony Orchestra With United States Army, 1958-1960.

Fellow American College Healthcare Administration (life), Health Care Finance Management Association. Member American Public Health Association, American Hospital Association (trustee, regional chairman 1985-1989), Society for Healthcare Planning and Marketing (board directors), Society Indiana Pioneers (board directors, president), Indiana Hospital Association (chairman 1980-1981), La Porte Chamber of Commerce (chairman 1981-1982), Union League Club Chicago.

Interests

• Avocations: classic cars, civic affairs.

Connections

Married Marcia Renee Meredith, October 7, 1967. Children: Meredith Anne, Curtis Paul.

Father:

Fredus Orlando Morris

Mother:

Martha (Malott) Morris

Spouse:

Marcia Renee Meredith

child:

Curtis Paul Morris

child:

Meredith Anne Morris