Background
Hoskins, Harold John was born on May 21, 1926 in Cleveland. Son of Harold John and Sara (Frank) Hoskins.
Hoskins, Harold John was born on May 21, 1926 in Cleveland. Son of Harold John and Sara (Frank) Hoskins.
AS, Trinity College, Hartford, Connecticut, 1944. Bachelor of Science, Brown University, 1947.
Associate director, NBC-television, New York City, 1947-1950; freelance director, New York City, 1950-1953; program manager, Station WICS, Springfield, Illinois, 1953-1973; president, general manager, Stations WFMB, WESZ, WPRC, Springfield, since 1973.
President Goodwill Industries, Springfield, 1973-1975. President, board directors Community Unit School District 5, Chatham, Illinois, 1970-1979, board directors Red Cross, Illinois Heart Association, United Fund, Child and Family Service Sangamon County, Springfield, 1965-1970. Member of Elks.
Married Bonnie Jean Johnson, May 15, 1954. Children: Tracy Lynn, Harold John III.