Background
Hokin, Edwin E. was born on December 21, 1915 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Barney and Loraine (Gannon) Hokin.
steel manufacturing company executive
Hokin, Edwin E. was born on December 21, 1915 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Barney and Loraine (Gannon) Hokin.
Graduate, University Illinois. Postgraduate, Illinois Institute of Technology.
With, International Rolling Mill Products, Chicago, 1934-1953; executive vice president, International Rolling Mill Products, Chicago, 1947-1953; with, University of Nevada, Reno Industries (formerly Union Asbestos & Rubber Company), Chicago, from 1953; president, director, University of Nevada, Reno Industries (formerly Union Asbestos & Rubber Company), Chicago, 1960-1972; chairman, chief Executive officer, University of Nevada, Reno Industries (formerly Union Asbestos & Rubber Company), Chicago, 1972-1980; chairman, University of Nevada, Reno Industries (formerly Union Asbestos & Rubber Company), Chicago, 1981-1989. Founder Nikoh Tube, 1949.
Trustee Brandeis U., former vice Chairman of the Board. Trustee Chicago The Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago Medical School. Member Center Manufacturers Association, Post and Paddock Club, Standard Club, Northmoor Country CLub, Palm Beach Country Club.
Married Grace Lois Cohen, May 12, 1947. Children: Loraine, Janis, John.