Alexander L. Hoskins

Background

Hoskins, Alexander L. was born on September 1, 1947 in Woodland, California, United States. Son of Edgar and Betty Hoskins.

Education

Bachelor in Political Science, San Jose State University, 1969; Master of Arts in Public Administration, University of Minnesota, 1971.

Career

Assistant to city manager, City of Foster City, California, 1971-1972; management analyst Managing Director' General’ s Office,, City of Philadelphia, 1972-1980; executive director Fairmount Park,, City of Philadelphia, 1980-1988; commissioner of streets, City of Philadelphia, 1988-1993; president, Chief Executive Officer,, Zoological Society Philadelphia, since 1993.

Achievements

• Alexander L. Hoskins has been listed as a noteworthy Zoological park administrator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Executive vice president Chestnut Hill Cmty. Association, 1974-1976. Trustee Cmty. Leadership Seminars, 1978-1980, Unitarian Society Germantown, 1985-1987.

Chairman Delaware Valley Regional Horticulture Industry Council, 1985-1986, Philadelphia Independence Marathon, 1985-1988. Member American Public Works Association (Delaware Valley Executive Committee since 1992).

Connections

Married Sharon Paula Barr, May 19, 1990. Children: Emily, David, Adam.

Father:

Edgar Hoskins

Mother:

Betty Hoskins

Spouse:

Sharon Paula Barr

child:

Adam Hoskins

child:

David Hoskins

child:

Emily Hoskins