Background
Tow, Leonard was born on May 30, 1928 in Brooklyn. Son of Louis and Estelle (Weiss) Tow.
Tow, Leonard was born on May 30, 1928 in Brooklyn. Son of Louis and Estelle (Weiss) Tow.
Bachelor, City University of New York, 1950. Master of Arts, Columbia University, 1952. Doctor of Philosophy, Columbia University, 1960.
Instructor Hunter College, City University of New York, 1952-1955, Brooklyn College, City University of New York, 1955-1957. Lecturer College Insurance, New York City, 1952-1957, Columbia University School Business, New York City, 1958-1960. Executive Venture Capital Projects, 1960-1963.
Management consultant Touche Ross & Company, 1963-1964. Senior vice president Teleprompter Corporation, 1964-1973. Founder, chairman, Chief Financial Officer, Chief Executive Officer Century Communications Corporation, New Canaan, Connecticut, 1973—1990.
Chairman board directors, Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer Citizens Communications Company (formerly Citizens Utilities Corporation), Stamford, since 1990, Chief Executive Officer, 1990—2004. Distinguished adjunct professor New York University, New York City, 1985-1988.
Married Claire Leona Schneider, August 10, 1952. Children: Frank, Andrew, Emily.