Background
Larson, Leon Joseph was born on March 12, 1940 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Axel A. and Helen (Hayde) Larson.
Research analyst Safety director
Larson, Leon Joseph was born on March 12, 1940 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Axel A. and Helen (Hayde) Larson.
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, Rutgers University, 1962.
Analytical technician, Johnson & Johnson, New Brunswick, New Jersey, 1963-1973; environmental chemist, Manatee County Health Department, Bradenton, Florida, 1973-1977; environmental chemist, Water & Air Research, Inc., Gainesville, Florida, 1977-1980; research analyst, National Council on Air and Stream Improvement, Gainesville, since 1980.
Campaign treasurer Democratic Commission, Alachua County, Florida, 1988. Member campaign committee Democratic Executive Committee, Alachua County, since 1989. Treasurer Citizen Against Radioactive Environment, Gainesville, 1988.
Member World Safety Organization (certified safety specialist), American Society Safety Engineers, Florida Society Environmental Analysts (regional director since 1988, president 1984-1985), American Water Ski Association (chairman safety committee, national training coordinator since 1988, safety trainer Winter Haven, Florida since 1989), National Safe Boating Council (Southern regional representative since 1989), Sierra Club (president 1988-1990).
Married Marjorie L. Smith, September 1961 (divorced June 1973). Children: Francine, Danial. Married Joan M. Suchorski, May 22, 1983.