Background
King, LEonard Richard was born on August 15, 1928 in Astoria, Oregon, United States. Son of Leonard and Phyllis (Piper) King.
King, LEonard Richard was born on August 15, 1928 in Astoria, Oregon, United States. Son of Leonard and Phyllis (Piper) King.
Bachelor of Business Administration, Washington State University, 1951.
Warehouseman, U.R.M. Stores, Inc., Spokane, Washington, 1951-1952; field representative, U.R.M. Stores, Inc., Spokane, Washington, 1952-1954; buyer, U.R.M. Stores, Inc., Spokane, Washington, 1954-1964; assistant general manager, U.R.M. Stores, Inc., Spokane, Washington, 1964-1970; president, chief operating officer, U.R.M. Stores, Inc., Spokane, Washington, 1970-1978; president, chief Executive officer, U.R.M. Stores, Inc., Spokane, Washington, since 1978; also Chairman of the Board, U.R.M. Stores, Inc., Spokane, Washington. Chairman Western Family Foods, Inc., Portland, Oregon, 1974-1985.
President Spokane Junior Achievement, 1972-1974. Board directors Spokane Area Development Council, 1976-1980. Member Spokane C. of Chamber (board directors 1976-1978), National American Wholesale Grocers Association (board directors since 1984), National Grocers Association (chairman 1979-1981).
Clubs: Manito Golf and Country (Spokane) (president 1969).
Married Ann Marie Ayres, June 27, 1953. Children: Gail Ann King Yockey, Ronald Scott.