Born on April 28, 1945, in Detroit, Michigan, Ed Lesniak, Jr. is the son of Edward Sr. and Lucille Lesniak. Growing up in a family with strong Polish roots, Ed’s first language was Polish, as both of his grandparents immigrated from Poland.

Ed earned a degree in Chemical Engineering and later completed a Master’s degree in Finance. Throughout his distinguished career, he became a respected leader and innovator in the automotive industry. As an engineer, he worked on the renowned Abrams Tank and held a variety of positions with Chrysler Corporation. His accomplishments include inventing an instrument used to measure hydrocarbons, overseeing suppliers and components for vehicles such as the Grand Cherokee, Ram Truck, and Chrysler 300, and contributing to futuristic concept vehicle development. He also served on Chrysler’s Advisory Committee during the 1980s and is widely recognized for his expertise in composites and plastics.

In 1974, Ed married the love of his life, Susan. Together they have two accomplished children. Their daughter, Melissa, is an attorney with the New Hampshire Prosecutors Office. Their son, Edward III, holds degrees in Commercial Diving, Physics, Ocean Engineering, and a Master’s in Naval Architecture. Today, he works in the space program at Teledyne.

Outside of his professional achievements, Ed has lived a life full of adventure. He is a former snow ski instructor, a Master Scuba Diver, and an avid traveler. He and Susan have explored many destinations around the world and have built an extensive collection of photographs documenting their travels and treasured memories.

We are honored to welcome Ed to the Monark Grove Madison family. His remarkable life experiences, accomplishments, and adventurous spirit make him a wonderful addition to our community.