Background
Leslie,, William Methven was born on August 22, 1935 in Richmond, Virginia, United States. Son of William Methven and Marion Ellen (Tibbs) Leslie.
Leslie,, William Methven was born on August 22, 1935 in Richmond, Virginia, United States. Son of William Methven and Marion Ellen (Tibbs) Leslie.
Student, Occidental College, 1954—1956. Bachelor in Economics, San Francisco State University, 1961. Master of Business Administration, Golden Gate University, 1974.
Postgraduate student, Golden Gate University, since 1978.
With Standard Oil Corporation California, San Francisco, 1960—1976. Public affairs manager Western Operations, Los Angeles, 1976, Chevron United States of America, La Habra, since 1977. Instructor University California, Riverside, 1984—1985.
President Southern California Consortium Industry Education Councils, 1984—1986. Board directors California Lyric Grand Opera, 1983—1985. National director United States Junior Chamber of Commerce, 1969—1970.
Community liaison committee member Chaffey College. Served with United States Army, 1956-1958.
The state should not attempt to control the church, nor should the church seek to dominate the state. The separation of church and state should not be misconstrued as the abolition of all religious expression from public life.
Christians should read the Bible as part of a faith community, and try to put themselves into the story of God's dealings with humanity.
Member Los Angeles County Youth for Volunteer Action, Los Angeles Mayor Bradley Consensus 2000 subcommittee air pollution, environmental concerns, and water resources San Fernando Valley. President industrial division San Francisco Recreation and Park Department, 1974—1976. Life member Junior Chamber International Senators California.
Board religious education Piedmont Community Church, 1971—1973. Member of Public Relations Society America (national board directors 1985-1986), Town Hall California, San Fernando Valley Public Relations Roundtable, San Diego Chamber of Commerce, Pasadena Chamber of Commerce (vice chairman energy committee since 1983), Nevada Citizens Priv. Enterprise, Los Angeles Public Affairs Officers Association, Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce, Constitutional Rights Foundation, California History Society, Sierra, Commonwealth Club California (secretary business economics section).
Married Josephine Ann Canterbury, November 22, 1963. Children: William Methven III, Eric Parker, Ryan Shannonstepchildren: Stephen Canterbury, Stanley Howard.