Background
Holdt, Leland Lamar Stark was born on April 12, 1930 in Sweetwater, Nebraska, United States. Son of Arthur Larsen and Anna Henrietta (Stark) Holdt.
Holdt, Leland Lamar Stark was born on April 12, 1930 in Sweetwater, Nebraska, United States. Son of Arthur Larsen and Anna Henrietta (Stark) Holdt.
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Kearney State College, 1971. Doctor of Humane Letters honoris causa, University Nebraska, 1993.
With, Security Mutual Life Insurance Company, Kearney, Nebraska, 1953-1966; vice president, agency director, Security Mutual Life Insurance Company, Lincoln, Nebraska, 1966-1971; executive vice president, Security Mutual Life Insurance Company, Lincoln, Nebraska, 1971-1972; president, Security Mutual Life Insurance Company, Lincoln, Nebraska, 1972-1980; Chairman of the Board, president, Security Mutual Life Insurance Company, Lincoln, Nebraska, since 1980. Director National Bank Commerce.
Board directors National Health Institute, Washington, 1975. Board directors Nebraska Safety Council, 1959-1963. Board directors Lancaster County Crusade, since 1978, chairman, 1954-1957.
Board directors Nebraska Wesleyan University, Lincoln, 1980-1986. General chairman United Way campaign, 1978. Board directors Lincoln Goodwill Industries, president board, 1969.
Trustee Junior Achievement, since 1975. Board directors Lincoln Foundation, 1980-1986, Kearney State Foundation, 1983-1991. Served with United States Air Force, 1951-1953.
Member American Council Life Insurance (Nebraska vice president 1976-1977, board directors 1977-1980), National Association Life Underwriters, American Society Clubs, Insurance Federation Nebraska (executive council since 1972), Lincoln C. of Chamber (board directors 1974-1978) Clubs: Lincoln Country. Lodges: Rotary.
Married Mary Ellen Oelschlager, July 13, 1952. Children: Mary Lee, Candace Sue, Mark Leland.