Leighton began as a teacher with Forever Learning during the fall of 2017, and joined the board of directors in 2020. He is a small business owner, volunteer teacher, and lifelong resident of Mishawaka. At Forever Learning he has taught courses on Long Term Care Planning, Medicare Options, and the History of Studebaker.
Professionally Leighton owns and manages a Medicare focused insurance agency in South Bend. He has been recognized as Best Insurance Agent in the South Bend Tribune Readers Choice Awards in 2022, 23, and 24, as well as receiving various industry recognition. As a speaker, he gives 10-20 talks a year on senior insurance topics and local history.
Leighton received a B.S. in Physics with a mathematics minor from IUSB. During his 3 years in the program he worked as a teaching assistant and tutor.