Leon Davis (1933-2009) - Davis was a Vice President at Peoples Gas specializing in community relations and governmental affairs. A long record of civic leadership led to his appointment to the Chicago School Board by Mayor Jane Byrne, where he served a short time before being replaced. It was an experience led him to explore the political arena more seriously, supporting an African-American for mayor and running unsuccessfully for congress. Davis served as chairman of the Board of Governors of State Colleges and Universities in Illinois, which oversaw five schools throughout the state.