Lee Leffingwell

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Personal Information

Lee Leffingwell is a native of Austin and a retired airline pilot. He graduated from the University of Texas with a degree in Mechanical Engineering, then became an officer and pilot in the Unites States Navy. After spending five years on active duty, including Viet Nam service, Lee left active duty and joined the Navy Reserves, completing a total of 20 years military service. He was a pilot and Captain for Delta Air Lines for almost 32 years, ending his airline career as an international Boeing 767 and MD-11 Captain.

Lee served for more than five years as a consensus appointee to the City of Austin's Environmental Board and was elected by his peers as Chair for the last four of those years. His service on the Environmental Board provided Lee with broad community knowledge and support .

Lee is an active community volunteer and regular hiker and jogger.