William Leonard Darby

Background

Darby, William Leonard Son of Frederick and Mary (Simpson) Darby. came to the United States, 1921, naturalized, 1928.

Education

Bachelor of Arts, Wayne U., 1942; Master of Arts, Wayne U., 1955.

Career

Cost accountant, Fisher Body division General Motors Corporation, 1941-1942, 46-47; with, Allen Industries, 1948-1972; vice president, controller, Allen Industries, since 1965; vice president, Colonial Rubber Works, Inc. vice president, Star Textile & Research Company vice president, National Dyeing & Finishing Corporation vice president, treasurer, Frisch Corporation vice president, treasurer, Gordon Chapman Company vice president, treasurer, Allen Industries Canada, Ltd. vice president, treasurer, Dayco Corporation, 1971-1972; controller, Taubman Company, 1972-1973; vice president finance, director, F. Joseph Lamb Company, Warren, Michigan, 1973-1980; consultant, Lamb Technicon, 1980-1984; retired, 1984. Director Q & Q Printing Company.

Achievements

• William Leonard Darby has been listed as a noteworthy financial consultant by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Board of directors Marygrove College, 1977-1980. Served to captain Army of the United States, 1942-1946, 51-52.

Connections

Married Dorothy Ruth Hyman, March 14, 1941 (deceased March 1977). 1 son, William Duane. Married Judith H. Smith, May 16, 1981.

Father:

Frederick Darby

Mother:

Mary (Simpson) Darby

Spouse:

Judith H. Smith

Spouse:

Dorothy Ruth Hyman