Leonard Wexler

Background

Wexler, Leonard was born on February 21, 1931 in Brooklyn. Son of Bert Hyman and Eileen (Schneider) Wexler.

Education

Bachelor of Science, University Illinois, 1952. Master of Business Administration, University Chicago, 1968.

Career

Staff accountant H.A. Sayre & Company, Chicago, 1952-1957. Assistant controller Armour Research Foundation, 1957-1962. Accounting manager Allied Radio Corporation, 1962-1966.

Controller Realemon Company, 1966-1971. Group controller Borden, Inc., Columbus, Ohio, 1971-1974. Controller Bluebird Brands, Chicago, 1974-1976.

General manager snack division Fairmont Foods, 1976-1979. Vice president, controller Glenmore Distilleries Company, Louisville, 1979-1985, vice president, treasurer, since 1985. Assistant director Distillers Insurance Company, Louisville, 1982-1987.

Achievements

• Leonard Wexler has been listed as a noteworthy distillery company executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Past president, trustee Temple Shalom, Louisville, 1985-1987. Board directors Arthur Kling Center, Louisville, 1982-1987, Jewish Community Federation, Louisville, since 1987. Member Finance Executives Institute (national board directors since 1987, president Louisville chapter 1985-1986).

Clubs: Standard Country (Louisville).

Interests

• Handball, golf, hiking.

Connections

Married Frances Margery Levin, March 28, 1953. Children: Lawrence Joel, Bruce Howard, Donna Annual.