Paul Joe Leighton

Background

Leighton, Paul Joe was born on June 7, 1953 in Manhattan, Kansas, United States. Son of Paulson and Deloris Leighton.

Education

Bachelor of Science, U. Nebraska, 1975; Juris Doctor, U. Nebraska, 1978; Master of Business Administration, U. South Dakot, 1980.

Career

General attorney, Midwest Energy Company, Sioux City, Iowa., 1978-1985; assistant secretary, general attorney, Midwest Energy Company, Sioux City, Iowa., 1985-1986; assistant secretary, senior attorney, Midwest Energy Company, Sioux City, Iowa., 1986-1988; corporation secretary, senior attorney, Midwest Energy Company, Sioux City, Iowa., 1988-1990; secretary, assistant treasurer, Midwest Resources Inc., Des Moines, 1990-1992; secretary, assistant treasurer, manager corporation legal services, audit and insurance, Midwest Resources Inc., Des Moines, 1992-1994; vice president, secretary, assistant treasurer, manager corporation legal services, Mid America Energy Company (formerly Midwest Resources Inc.), Des Moines, since 1994. Instructor International Right-of-Way Association, Los Angeles, 1984-1985.

Achievements

• Paul Joe Leighton has been listed as a reputable Lawyer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Solicitor United Way of Siouxland, 1985-1986. Board directors, treasurer Iowa History Foundation. Member Des Moines Contributions Consortium.

Member American Bar Association, Iowa Bar Association, Polk County Bar Association, American Society Corporation Sections, Clive Chamber of Commerce (board directors, president).

Connections

Married Beverly B. Albright. Children:Steven P., David R., Mark W., Michael B.

Father:

Paulson Leighton

Mother:

Deloris Leighton

Spouse:

Beverly B. Albright

child:

Mark W. Leighton

child:

David R. Leighton

child:

Steven P. Leighton

child:

Michael B. Leighton