Background
Simmons, Joan was born on September 13, 1942 in Portland, Maine, United States. Daughter of Edward and Louise (Thorndike) Hoglund.
Simmons, Joan was born on September 13, 1942 in Portland, Maine, United States. Daughter of Edward and Louise (Thorndike) Hoglund.
Bachelor, St. Joseph's College, N. Windham, Maine, 1964.
Music, dance critic Albany (New York ) Times Union, 1965-1969. Legislation assistant.l New York State Senate, Albany, 1970-1973. Program associate New York State Governor' General’ s Office, 1973-1974.
Freelance writer, consultant Washington, 1974-1977. Program associate National Governors Association, 1977-1979. Executive assistant to chairman Illinois Commerce Commission, Springfield, 1979-1981.
Director intergovernmental affairs Fedl. Energy Regulatory Commission, Washington, 1981-1987. Director research Presidential Commission on Privatization, since 1987.
Member Executive Women in Government.
Married Paul Barrett Simmons, June 12, 1965. 1 child, Charles Barrett.