John Hannes Forester Hoving

Background

Hoving, John Hannes Forester was born on July 18, 1923 in New York City. Son of Hannes and Mary Alma (Gilbert) Hoving.

Education

Bachelor in History, University of Chicago, 1947.

Career

Radio news editor, reporter, Milwaukee Journal, Capital Times, Madison, Wisconsin, 1947-1951; assistant to chairman, Democratic National Committee, 1952-1954; executive positions, Kefauver, Stevenson, Johnson, Humphrey, Sanford presidential campaigns assistant to presidential assistant for trade policy, 1962 vice president executive action, Air Transportation Association American, Washington, 1956-1964; proprietor consultant firm, Washington, 1964-1972; senior vice president, Federated Department Stores, Inc., Cincinnati, 1972-1982; president, The Hoving Group (consultant firm), Washington, since 1982.

Achievements

• John Hannes Forester Hoving has been listed as a noteworthy consulting firm executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Chairman Washington Theological Consortium, 1993-1996. Member advisory board Fashion Institute Design Merchandising. Past deputy chairman planning Democratic National Committee With Army of the United States, 1943-1946.

Member American Association Political Consultant, Metropolitan Club, National Press Club, National Capital Democratic, Queen City Club (Cincinnati), Lotos Club (New York City).

Connections

Married Anne Fisher Spiers, February 1, 1958. Children: Christopher, Karen Anne, Katherine Jean.

Father:

Hannes Hoving

Mother:

Mary Alma (Gilbert) Hoving

Spouse:

Anne Fisher Spiers

child:

Katherine Jean Hoving

child:

Christopher Hoving

child:

Karen Anne Hoving