Leo Borns, Jr. was born November 27, 1931 and was raised in St. Louis, Missouri. He, along with his wife, Sue Borns, came to Las Vegas, Nevada in 1962 to begin an architectural career that would last forty-four years in Southern Nevada. Borns worked for various firms in Las Vegas, before developing a reputation as “F. Borns, Architect.” He has gone on to design buildings for state public works, Clark County, Nevada, the City of Las Vegas, Clark County School District, churches, and private home owners.

Mary Susan "Sue" (Easley) Borns was born July 26, 1936 and was raised in Redondo Beach, California. She moved to Las Vegas, Nevada in 1962 with her husband, Leo Borns for his architectural career. After living in the area for five years, she dedicated her life to raising their three children in the McNeil Estates. Borns, along with her husband, became acquainted with numerous area personalities and philanthropic organizations.