Background
Leonard, Michael A. was born on August 3, 1937 in Cadillac, Michigan, United States. Son of Hugel A. and Mildred (Johnson) Leonard.
Leonard, Michael A. was born on August 3, 1937 in Cadillac, Michigan, United States. Son of Hugel A. and Mildred (Johnson) Leonard.
Master of Arts, Alma College, 1959; Master of Business Administration, Wayne State University, 1964; Master of Science, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1971.
Executive, Chrysler Corporation, Highland Park, Michigan, 1959-1975; group vice president, Bendix Corporation, Southfield, Michigan, 1975-1983; vice president, group executive, Allied Signal Automotive, Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, 1983-1991; president, Harman, Inc., Southfield, Michigan, 1991-1994; managing partner, Executive Resources Inc., Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, since 1994. Board directors Kalyani Brake Company, Pune, India, Bendix France, Paris, Bendix Italy, and foreign subsidiary.
Trustee emeritus Alma College, Michigan. Past chairman Presbyterian Vills. of Michigan. Member Society Automotive Engineers, Delta Sigma Phi (president 1958-1959).
Married Frances Erickson, June 18, 1960. Children: Kristin, Anne.