Background
Hesser, Leon Francis was born on July 27, 1925 in Winchester, Indiana, United States. Son of George and Frances Madonna (Bolinger) Hesser.
Hesser, Leon Francis was born on July 27, 1925 in Winchester, Indiana, United States. Son of George and Frances Madonna (Bolinger) Hesser.
Bachelor of Science, Purdue University, 1958. Master of Science, Purdue University, 1960. Doctor of Philosophy, Purdue University, 1962.
Agriculture economist United States Department Agriculture, Lafayette, Indiana, 1958-1962. Agricultural economist Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City, Missouri, 1962-1966. Assistant director for agricultural policy Agency for International Development State Department, Islamabad, Pakistan, 1966-1973.
Agricultural economist (Agency for International Development), Washington, 1973-1974. Director Office Agriculture, Technology Assistance Bureau, 1974-1978. President Randiana Farms, Inc., Winchester, Indiana, 1978-1979.
Director office agriculture Pacific Consultants, Washington, 1978-1979. Program officer International Agricultural Development Service, New York City, 1980-1982, Arlington,, Virginia, 1982-1984. With Ronco Consultant Corporation, Washington, since 1985.
Served with Army of the United States, 1944-1946. Member International Association Agricultural Economists, American Economic Association, American Agricultural Economic Association.
Married Florence Ellen Life, August 11, 1946. Children: Gwendolyn, George.