King’s Mourns the Passing of Chairman Lee Hanley
“Lee Hanley loved The King’s College deeply and was a fierce champion of all that we hold dear," said President Gregory Alan Thornbury.
Wm. Lee Hanley, chairman of the board of trustees at The King’s College in New York City, passed away in Greenwich, Connecticut the afternoon of Nov. 4, 2016. He was 76.
“Lee Hanley loved The King’s College deeply and was a fierce champion of all that we hold dear,” said President Gregory Alan Thornbury. “He held a B.S. in Economics from Yale University, and was devoted to the classics of Western Civilization. For this reason, he understood the importance of a PP&E (Philosophy, Politics and Economics) core and traditional classroom education as well. He saw the Judeo-Christian tradition as the lynchpin of the flourishing of higher education specifically, and for culture in general. He was an entrepreneur and business leader who was also committed to the history of ideas.
“Lee also exhibited a wide array of interests. Prior to his chairmanship at King’s, he served both as the chair of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and helped lead Regnery Publishing during its halcyon days. He also contributed to countless other worthy causes. Lee gave his energy, wisdom, and business insight to those institutions which advanced liberty, and for this reason he was deeply committed to The King’s College.
“We are all truly indebted to the passion, dedication, and leadership Lee and Allie Hanley have shared with us in helping build this great institution. Their faith, commitment and tireless work have been a beautiful example of serving others and all that King’s College stands for.”
The Hanleys joined the board of trustees at The King’s College in 2008, and he assumed the role of chairman in 2014.
Hanley is survived by his wife Allie, five daughters and 14 grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Nov. 15 in Greenwich, Connecticut.