Samuel Kenric Lessey

Background

Lessey, Samuel Kenric was born on October 9, 1923 in Newark. Son of Samuel Kenric and Ruth (Turner) Lessey.

Education

Bachelor of Science, United States Military Academy, 1945. Student, Vanderbilt University, 1945. Bachelor of Laws, Harvard University, 1951.

Postgraduate, George Washington University, 1951—1952. Postgraduate, University Maryland, 1951—1953. Master of Business Administration, Harvard University, 1956.

Postgraduate, Air War College, 1974—1975.

Career

Commissioned United States Air Force, 1945, advanced through grades to brigadier general, active duty, 1942-1954, 76-78. With United States Air Force Reserve, 1954-1983. Vice president, board directors National Aviation Corporation Investment Trust, 1957-1968.

Vice president Shearson Hammill and Company, Inc., 1968-1974. Mobilization assistant to director Federal Emergency Management Agency, 1979-1982. Inspector general United States Synthetic Fuels Corporation, 1982—1986.

Director Selective Service System, 1987-1991. Civilian aide to Secretary of Army, 1992. Board visitors United States Military Academy, West Point, New York, since 2003, vice chairman, 2007.

Achievements

• Bar: New York, United States District Court District of Columbia, S. Court Claims, United States Tax Court, United States Court Military Appeals, United States Court Appeals (District of Columbia circuit), United States Supreme Court.

Membership

Board directors National Stroke Association, since 1991, chairman board, 1994—2000, chairman emeritus, since 2001. Board directors Dwight D. Eisenhower Society, since 2004, vice chairman, since 2006. Member American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Aerospace Analysts Society (past president), American Fighter Pilots Association, Air Force Association (past vice president Iron Gate chapter), American Astronautical Society, American Defense Preparedness Association, American Helicopter Society, Association United States Army (New Hampshire president), Aviation Space Writers Association, Electrical and Electronic Analysts Group, Chartered Finance Analysts Institute, New York Society Security Analysts, Military Order of World Wars, Reserve Officers Association, Air Force Public Affairs Alumni Association, American Associate Royal Academy Arts, Defense Orientation Conference Association (vice president), Wings Club (past board directors), Center for Military Readiness (advisory board), National Aviation Club, New York Athletic Club, Lincoln's Inn Society, Capitol Hill Club, Army & Navy Club.

Interests

• Skiing, tennis, swimming, traditional jazz, antiques.

Connections

Father:

Samuel Kenric Lessey

Mother:

Ruth (Turner) Lessey