Leonard graduated from Ball State University in 1985 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance.
He has been doing real estate appraisals since 1991. In addition to being an Indiana certified residential appraiser, he is also an Indiana licensed real estate broker who has completed the National Association of Realtors' Graduate Realtor Institute program.
He currently does appraisal work for KMPM in Benton, Carroll, Tippecanoe and White counties.