Georgia Southern University Athletics

A proud Double Eagle (1990, 1993), Leonard served as the Athletic Foundation Chair from 2021-23 … During his time, Eagle Athletics saw unprecedented success on and off the field, producing its largest two-year fundraising total in school history … Leonard has been generous with his time and resources, as he is an Oak Circle member­—the highest level of the Athletic Foundation Giving Societies— as well is a Cornerstone Donor for the Anthony P. Tippins Family Training Facility and a member of the Transition 20 … He is recognized on the wall of the football team tunnel for his contributions to the Ted Smith Family Football Center … Also spearheaded the Eagle Nation N.I.L. Collective … He was the mascot “GUS” from 1987 to 1990, which included back-to-back DI-AA National Championship teams & a historic 15-0 football season.