Courtney Rhodes is a newcomer on The Real Housewives of Atlanta Season 15. During RHOA‘s reunion episodes lately, she was able to not just make watchers curious about her but also about her ex-husband.
So, in this writing, we are going to tell you everything that you need to know about the man once married to Courtney who joined RHOA as a “friend” of the cast and not technically a “housewife”.
Meet Les Bond, RHOA Star Courtney Rhodes’s Ex-Husband
So, RHOA star Courtney Rhodes was once married to Les Bond. Of course, that is not the case now. The two tied the knot on 3 September 2016. Fast forward to September of 2023, it was reported that they “recently” divorced. Yet, the reason for this separation was not already out. But then, according to Sanya Richards-Ross, Courtney at this point was no more lamenting the loss and instead ready to enjoy her singlehood and even mingle. While also praising Courtney’s dynamic for the show, Richards-Ross said the outspoken boss woman was divorced recently and is newly dating.
Courtney had already experienced motherhood before marrying Les. She had with her her first child whom she shares with two-time Grammy-winning music producer Bryce Wilson. Even today, the two exes have continued co-parenting their 25-year-old daughter, Jala.
Les also had brought into his and Courtney’s marriage his daughter from a previous relationship. So, her name is Noelle Monique Bond (on IG @noellebond007). She turned 37 years old in September 2023. On her LinkedIn, she mentioned being the V-P financial consultant at a company called Charles Schwab. As for her education, she went to the University of Chicago Booth School of Business for her MBA and before that, she did her BA in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics at the University of Pennsylvania.
Les Bond Age
Les Bond turned 66 years old in 2023.
Who Are Les Bond’s Parents?
Leslie Bond, Jr. was born to Leslie Bond, Sr., a prominent surgeon, and Anita Lyons Bond, a civil rights activist.
Les’s dad Dr. Leslie, of Louisville, Kentucky, is no more. He passed away in 2013. Born to Ona and Henry Bond, he was the middle son between his older brother, Charles, and his baby sister, Patsy. Following in his father’s footsteps, Les attended Meharry Medical College and upon graduation began his medical residency in St. Louis at Homer G. Phillips Hospital. It was during this time that he met and married his wife, Anita, and went on to practice medicine out of his offices on Easton Avenue and Kingshighway for over 50 years. He retired in 2003 having treated generations of patients.
Speaking of Anita, she received an honorary doctorate of humanities from Saint Louis University, where she was the first African-American student to graduate with honors. It was May 2015 when this happened and she was 84 years old. ‘Anita Lyons Bond’ papers, further document her life and career as a civil rights activist, her involvement in Missouri politics, her presidential appointment to the Missouri Citizens Advisory Committee to the United States Civil Rights Commission, and more.
Les also has a sister. She is Candace Ayn Bond and she turned 58 in June 2023. The native of Missouri is actually the one President Joe Biden nominated as U.S. Ambassador to Trinidad and Tobago in March 2022. In addition to this and her career as a business owner, consultant, and social entrepreneur, Candace has been married to music producer and executive Steve McKeever.
Les Bond Job
On his LinkedIn, Investment banker Les Bond mentions being the CEO at Attucks Asset Management, LLC since August 2001.
Attucks Asset has since its establishment around that time specialized in providing investment assistance for diverse and emerging managers. Leading to 2011, he was appointed to serve on the Chicago Plan Commission, which was responsible for reviewing proposals involving planned developments and districts, as well as the Lakefront Protection Ordinance. The year 2016, then saw him reappointed to this position by Chicago Mayor Rahm Emmanuel.
How Much Is Les Bond’s Net Worth?
Les Bond reportedly had acquired above $25 million net worth by September 2023.
In his earlier days, Les graduated from St. Louis Country Day School in 1963 and then went to Princeton University, where he earned his B.A. degree in public and international affairs, in 1979. Later, in 1983, he got his J.D. degree and M.M. degree in finance in marketing from Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois. That same year, he was hired by the King & Spalding law firm in Atlanta, Georgia, making him the firm’s first African-American partner. Their clients back then included The Coca-Cola Company, General Electric, and General Motors. In 1986, he was appointed deputy general counsel for the Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority of Chicago. Sometime later, he was hired as general counsel to the Comptroller of St. Louis. In 1996, he co-founded Columbia Capital Management, a firm that provided advisory services to municipal bond issuers and borrowers, as well as investment assistance to local governments. And only then did he think of co-founding Attucks Asset.
Related FAQs
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When Is Les Bond’s Birthday?
Les Bond’s birthday is on July 18th, making him a Cancer.
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Where Is Les Bond From?
Les Bond originally hails from St. Louis, Missouri. As of 2023 though he had been residing in Chicago, Illinois.
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Is Les Bond On Instagram And Facebook?
Unlike his ex-wife, Les Bond was not on social media platforms including Instagram and Facebook as of September 2023.
