Background
Patillo, Leonard Sylvesta was born on January 25, 1923 in Paducah, Kentucky, United States. Son of Prentice Sylvesta and Mallie Louise (Hill) Patillo.
Patillo, Leonard Sylvesta was born on January 25, 1923 in Paducah, Kentucky, United States. Son of Prentice Sylvesta and Mallie Louise (Hill) Patillo.
Certified, Paducah Junior College, 1942.
Reporter, photographer Paducah Sun Democrat, 1942-1946. Editor, public director Houston Chamber of Commerce C., 1946-1952. Director public relations Texas Manufacturers Association, Houston, 1952-1954.
Manager public department Houston Chamber of Commerce C., 1954-1959, business manager, 1959-1970, general manager, 1970-1972, executive vice president and general manager, 1972-1986.
Executive vice president Greater Houston Community Foundation, 1978-1986. Served with United States Air Force, 1942-1945. Member Texas Chamber of Commerce Executives (president 1984-1985, vice president 1974-1975, Marvin Hurley award 1981), American Association Chamber of C. Executives (chairman 1975-1976, ex-oficio board directors 1984-1988), Southern Association Chamber of C. Executives (president 1978-1979).
Married Mary Kathryn Kindred, January 15, 1943. Children: Patricia, Dennis Lynn.