Background
Leeson, Robert was born on May 4, 1907 in Newton, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Robert Ainsworth and Mildred Carruth (Dix) Leeson.
Leeson, Robert was born on May 4, 1907 in Newton, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Robert Ainsworth and Mildred Carruth (Dix) Leeson.
Bachelor of Arts, Harvard, 1929, postgraduate School Business Administration, 1930-1931.
With Leesona Corporation, 1931-1978, assistant to president, 1934, sales manager, 1935-1937, president, 1937-1941, 46-67, Chairman of the Board, 1953-1976, also director. Honorary trustee Citizens Sav. Bank. Past trustee, secretary corporation, Executive Committee Rhode Island School Design, emeritus trustee.
Past board directors, vice president United Fund Southeastern New England. Incorporator, past trustee Naval War College Foundation. Founding member, director Urban Coalition Rhode Island Past chairman Rhode Island Republican Finance Committee.
Served to commander of The United States Navy Reserve, 1941-1945. Member American Textile Machinery Association (past president, director), Machinery and Allied Products Institute.
Married Evelyn Talbot, June 11, 1931. Children: Robert, Richmond Talbot.