Background
Leonard, Richard Alan was born on August 8, 1952 in Beverly, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Philip E. and Cecilia M. Boynton.
Leonard, Richard Alan was born on August 8, 1952 in Beverly, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Philip E. and Cecilia M. Boynton.
Bachelor in History and Sociology, Holy Cross College, 1974; Master of Science in Journalism, Columbia University, 1976.
Reporter, Westchester-Rockland Newspapers, White Plains, New York, 1977-1980; metro editor, Westchester-Rockland Newspapers, White Plains, New York, 1980-1983; managing editor, The Journal News, West Nyack, New York, 1983-1987; executive editor, Gannett Company Inc., Arlington, Virginia, 1987-1995.
Member American Society Newspaper Editors.
Married Laura Jean Nowicki, September 17, 1983. Children: Matthew, Susan, Audrey.