Background
Leighton, Paul William was born on January 4, 1920 in Eden, Idaho, United States. Son of Ralph Edward and Hazel Elma (Shields) Leighton.
business executive managment consultant
Leighton, Paul William was born on January 4, 1920 in Eden, Idaho, United States. Son of Ralph Edward and Hazel Elma (Shields) Leighton.
Bachelor of Civil Engineering with honors, Cornell University, 1942.
Assistant manager Battery division Mobil Oil, New York City, 1946-1950. Partner K.E. Hughes Company, 1952-1956. Various positions Globe Union, Inc., Milwaukee, 1956-1961, vice president marketing, 1961-1968, vice president, general manager semiconductor division, 1968-1970, vice president, general manager battery division, 1970-1973.
President Hammond Public, 1973-1984. Vice president HOPA, Inc., since 1975. Chairman board directors Loed Corporation, Wausau, Wisconsin, since 1978.
Executive director Friendship Village Greater Milwaukee, Inc., since 1984.
Elder, lay minister, various activities Presbyterian Church. Board directors Rescue Mission, Milwaukee, since 1965. President, board directors Friendship Village, Milwaukee, 1975-1984.
Served to captain C.E., United States Army, 1942-1946, 50-52. Member Gideons.
Married Greta Elizabeth Wilcox, December 9, 1944. Children: Christy, Ann, Mark, Rebecca.