Leota Ester

Biography

Occupation: Retired. Last Employment: Founder, president - Landmark the Staffing Resource.

Degrees held: B.A. English.

Community involvement: Board member, Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley;  member Capacity Building Committee, Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley;  board member, Fox Cities Children's Museum; volunteer interim director, Fox Cities Children's Museum;  Rotary ABC Club; President, Chapter AT, P.E.O; served on search and planning committees for Harbor House, Girl Scouts; Member, Appleton Police and Fire Commission;  president, Women in Management; board member, St. Elizabeth Community Foundation; board member, Workforce Development Center; board member, Franciscan Care Center; board member, Thompson Senior Center; member, City of Appleton Grant Community Block Grant Committee; elder, Memorial Presbyterian Church; member of advisory boards, Fox Valley Technical College.

Statement: Because Lee started the Torch Club in Appleton, at my brother, Ed Buss’ urging, I have watched its beginning, attended meetings as a guest, and choose to be a part of the club because of that relationship and because of the club’s purpose. I understand the purpose to be to give each member opportunity to research a topic of interest, knowing  that other members will listen to a presentation of that research with interest and questions, challenging ideas presented, appreciating the work done to make the presentation.