Preston V. Kors was born in 1912 in Independence Kansas. Growing up near the Verdigris River, near Kansas/Oklahoma border, Kors enjoyed hunting, fishing, and other outdoor pursuits. He attended Culver Military Academy and graduated from the University of Tulsa with a law degree.

Kors then enrolled in the Spartan School of Aeronautics. After becoming a licensed meteorologist, he worked for Pan American Airlines, and during World War 11 he used his knowledge of meteorology to train British Royal Air Force pilots at Falcon Field in Mesa Arizona.

Kors came to Baton Rouge in 1949 to work with the Baton Rouge Chamber of Commerce. He went to work in Economic Development with Louisiana National Bank, a forerunner of Bank One. In his capacity with the bank, he helped many U.S. and European petrochemical companies select sites and build plants along the Mississippi River.

Through the years Kors devoted much of his time to scouting and attained the rank of Life Scout. In 1972, he received the Golden Deeds Award to outstanding service to the Baton Rouge community.

Twenty-five years ago, Kors retired from L.N.B. and began experimenting with art forms in clay. He has produced bowls, vases, jars, and other objects that are popular with collectors throughout the Baton Rouge area and the nation.

Kors’ work reflects his widespread travels, which include visits to 86 foreign countries and a number of American states. Through the years, donations of his pottery have helped raise funds for such groups as the LSU Arboretum and the Friends of the LSU Library.