Background
Birns, Leon was born on May 11, 1920 in New York City. Son of Morris and Sadie (Smith) Birns.
educator marketing professional
Birns, Leon was born on May 11, 1920 in New York City. Son of Morris and Sadie (Smith) Birns.
Bachelor of Business Administration, City College of New York, 1941; Master of Business Administration, City College of New York, 1951.
Assistant contractor, Mailograph County, New York, 1946-1948; salesman, Efficient Direct Mail, New York, 1948-1953; sales manager, Downing Direct Mail Advertising, New York, 1953-1958; owner, operator, Triangle Press, New York, 1958-1971; president, Leon Birns, Inc., New York, 1971-1990. Professor Baruch College, New York, 1978-1990, Adjunct Professor, 1955-1990.
With Air Corporation, 1943-1946. Member Seward Park Alumni Association (executive board since 1965). Lodges: Bnai Brith, Knights Pythias.
Married Naomi Fishbein. Children: Mark, Eileen.