Leslie Rudd has over forty years of general business experience in real estate, the operation of service companies, direct investment in growth concepts and alternative investments. He was born and raised in Wichita, Kansas and he is a graduate of Wichita State University.

In addition to real estate he has other varied business interests, including Leslie Rudd Investment Company (LRICo), Dean & Deluca, Standard Beverage Corporation, Rudd Wines and Vineyards, and others.