Background
Alexander, Lester Fisher was born on February 3, 1879 in Dallas County, Texas, United States. Son of Charles Pinckney and Nancy C. (Fisher) Alexander.
shipbuilding company executive
Alexander, Lester Fisher was born on February 3, 1879 in Dallas County, Texas, United States. Son of Charles Pinckney and Nancy C. (Fisher) Alexander.
Education public and night schools commercial course.
With F. M. Hammond Company, Lancaster, Texas, 1896-1898. Clerk and chief clerk, United States Engineers, Havana, Cuba, 1899-1902. Inspector, United States Engineering Department Louisiana, 1902-1909.
General superintendent Christie & Love, contractors, Louisiana, 1909-1910.
President and general manager Lester F. Alexander Company, Incorporated, New York Orleans, 1910-1940, now partner Lester F. Alexander Company. President Alexander Shipyards, Incorporated.
Partner United Marine Company. Director New Orleans Public Service, Incorporated.
President New Orleans Tidewater Development Association.
Member Louisiana Engineering Society, Society American Military Engineers. Clubs: Army and Navy (Washington).
Married Gladys M. Billero, June 5, 1929. Children: Lester Fisher, William Billero.