Background
Elston, Lester Charles was born on September 22, 1929 in Flint, Michigan, United States. Son of Alfred Samuel and Elizabeth Catherine (Nankervis) Elston.
Elston, Lester Charles was born on September 22, 1929 in Flint, Michigan, United States. Son of Alfred Samuel and Elizabeth Catherine (Nankervis) Elston.
Student, University Michigan, Flint, 1948. Student, Southern Illinois University, 1949. Professional certified, Arizona State University, 1972.
Degree in management, Arizona State University, 1976.
Design engineer, Bendix Aviation, South Bend, Indiana, 1949-1955; senior design engineer, Electric Boat division General Dynamics, Groton, Connecticut, 1955-1959; senior development engineer, AiResearch Manufacturing Company of Arizona, Phoenix, 1959-1968; manager of contracts, Garrett Turbine Engine company, Phoenix, 1968-1988; director contracts and quotations, Allied Signal Aerospace Company, Phoenix, 1988-1990; consultant in domestic and international contracting affairs, 1990.
Corporal United States Army, 1951-1953. Member Machinery and Allied Products Institute, National Contract Management Association, El Zariba Shrine, Vasa (master Arizona district 1988-1990).
Married Marilyn Joyce Anderson, July 12, 1952. Children: David, Arthur, Nancy, Karen.