Background
Horton, Leslie James was born on June 9, 1912 in London, Ontario, Canada. Came to the United States, 1944.
Advertising speciality company executive
Horton, Leslie James was born on June 9, 1912 in London, Ontario, Canada. Came to the United States, 1944.
Student, Technology School, London.
General manager, A. Talbot Ltd., London, 1939-1940; manager, Somerville Ltd., London, 1940-1942; vice president, E.S. & A. Robinson, Toronto, Ontario, 1942-1944; president, Std. Advertising Company, Fort Scott, Kansas, 1944-1946; president, L.J. Horton Advertising Company, Lansing, Michigan, 1946-1955; chairman, Lesco Corporation, Lansing, since 1955.
Member Specialty Advertising Association (board member 1962), Detroit Specialty Association (board member 1980), Lansing Advertising Club (Silver medal award 1984).
Married Margaret Horton, September 24, 1941. Children: Russell J., Robert L.