Leo Roon

Background

Roon, Leo was born on August 6, 1892 in New York City. Son of Julius and Gizella (Goodman) Roon.

Education

Primary Health Centre, Columbia University, 1910. Master of Science, New York University, 1916.

Career

Instructor Columbia University, 1912-1915, New York University, 1915-1916. Research chemist, chief chemical division E.R. Squibb & Sons, 1916-1919. Consultant, 1919-1924.

President Roxalin Flexible Finishes, 1924-1947, Nuodex Products Company and subsidiary, 1932-1954. Director Canciro Incorporated, New York York City,

Membership

Chairman board trustees Columbia University College Pharmacy, 1957-1960. President Eastern Long Island Hospital, Greenport, 1960-1961, also board directors. Board directors Roon Foundation.

Fellow American Institute Chemists. Member American Chemical Society, New York Paint, Varnish and Lacquer Association (honorary, president 1941), Paint Research Institute (trustee), Columbia University Club.

Connections

Married Anna Marie Miesem, October 25, 1917. Children: Donald, Lois Anne.

Father:

Julius Roon

Mother:

Gizella (Goodman) Roon

Spouse:

Anna Marie Miesem

child:

Donald Roon

child:

Lois Anne Roon