Background
Hoffa, James Phillip was born on May 19, 1941 in Detroit, Michigan, United States. Son of James Riddle and Josephine (Poszywak) Hoffa.
Hoffa, James Phillip was born on May 19, 1941 in Detroit, Michigan, United States. Son of James Riddle and Josephine (Poszywak) Hoffa.
Bachelor of Science in Economics, Michigan State University, 1963. Bachelor of Laws, University Michigan Law School, 1966.
Laborer International Brotherhood Teamsters, Detroit/Alaska, 1960—1968, teamster attorney Detroit, 1968-1993, administrative assistant to president Michigan Joint Council 43, 1993-1998, general president, since 1999. Secretary-treasurer Change to Win Federation, since 2010. Appointed President's Council on 21st Century Workforce, 2002, Secretary Energy Advisory Board, 2002.
Member of Alpha Tau Omega.
Married Virginia Harris, 1969. Children: David, Geoffrey.