Courtney Rhodes is new. The Real Housewives of Atlanta Season 15. In RHOAIn recent reunion episodes, she not only made viewers curious about her but also about her ex-husband.
So in this article, we will tell you everything you need to know about the man who was once married to Courtney, who was involved in RHOA as a “friend” of the cast rather than a “housewife.”
Meet Les Bond, ex-husband of RHOA star Courtney Rhodes
Therefore, RHOA Star Courtney Rhodes was once married to Les Bond. Of course, that’s not the case anymore. The two tied the knot on September 3, 2016. Back in September 2023, it was reported that they had “recently” divorced. However, the reason for the split was not revealed. But then, according to Sanya Richards-Ross, Courtney is no longer lamenting the loss and is instead ready to enjoy the single life and even socialize. While also praising Courtney’s dynamism on the show, Richards-Ross said that the outspoken boss was recently divorced and dating.
Courtney was a mother before she married Les, having her first child with two-time Grammy Award-winning music producer Bryce Wilson. To this day, the exes continue to co-parent their 25-year-old daughter, Jala.
Les also brought his daughter from a previous relationship into his and Courtney’s marriage. So her name is Noelle Monique Bond (on IG @noellebond007). She is 37 years old in September 2023. On her LinkedIn, she mentions being a VP financial advisor at a company called Charles SchwabIn terms of education, she pursued her MBA at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business and prior to that, she earned her BA in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics from the University of Pennsylvania.
Les Bond’s Age
Les Bond turns 66 in 2023.
Who are Les Bond’s parents?
Leslie Bond, Jr. is the son of Leslie Bond, Sr., a prominent surgeon, and Anita Lyons Bond, a civil rights activist.
Les’ father, Dr. Leslie, of Louisville, Kentucky, is no longer with us. He passed away in 2013. He was the son of Ona and Henry Bond, and the middle child between his brother Charles and sister Patsy. Following in his father’s footsteps, Les attended Meharry Medical College and, upon graduation, began his medical residency at Homer G. Phillips Hospital in St. Louis. During this time, he met and married his wife, Anita, and continued to practice medicine at his clinics on Easton Avenue and Kingshighway for over 50 years. He retired in 2003 after treating generations of patients.
Speaking of Anita, she received an honorary doctorate in humanities from Saint Louis University, where she was the first African American student to graduate with honors. This happened in May 2015 and she was 84 years old. The ‘Anita Lyons Bond’ papers, further document her life and career as a civil rights activist, her involvement in Missouri politics, her appointment as president to the Missouri Citizens Advisory Committee of the United States Commission on Civil Rights, etc.
Les also has a sister. She is Candace Ayn Bond and she turns 58 in June 2023. This Missouri native was actually nominated by President Joe Biden to be the United States Ambassador to Trinidad and Tobago in March 2022. Also, with her career as a business owner, consultant, and social entrepreneur, Candace is married to music producer and CEO Steve McKeever.
Les Bond’s work
On his LinkedIn, investment banker Les Bond mentions being CEO at Attucks Asset Management, LLC since August 2001.
Attucks Assets Since its inception, he has specialized in providing investment support to diverse and emerging managers. In 2011, he was appointed to the Chicago Planning Commission, responsible for reviewing proposals related to planned areas and development projects, as well as the Lakefront Protection Ordinance. In 2016, he was reappointed to this position by Chicago Mayor Rahm Emmanuel.
What is Les Bond’s net worth?
Les Bond reportedly had a net worth of over $25 million by September 2023.
In his early days, Les graduated from St. Louis Country Day School in 1963 and then attended Princeton University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Public and International Affairs in 1979. Then, in 1983, he earned a Juris Doctor and an MBA in finance in marketing from Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois. That same year, he was recruited by King and Spalding law firm in Atlanta, Georgia, making him the firm’s first African-American partner. Their clients at the time included The Coca-Cola Company, General Electric, and General Motors. In 1986, he was appointed deputy general counsel to the Chicago Metropolitan Exposition and Pier Authority. He was later hired as general counsel to the St. Louis Auditor General. In 1996, he co-founded Columbia Capital Managementa company that provides consulting services to municipal bond issuers and borrowers, as well as investment support for local governments. And only then did he think about co-founding Attucks Assets.
Related FAQs
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What is Les Bond’s birthday?
Les Bond’s birthday is July 18, which makes him a Cancer.
Les Bond is originally from St. Louis, Missouri. However, as of 2023, he resides in Chicago, Illinois.
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Is Les Bond on Instagram and Facebook?
Unlike his ex-wife, Les Bond has not been on social media platforms including Instagram and Facebook since September 2023.