Background
Hocker, John Robert was born on August 11, 1935 in Elwood, Indiana, United States. Son of Joseph Eugene and Helen Margaret (Benedict) Hocker.
non-profit foundation executive
Hocker, John Robert was born on August 11, 1935 in Elwood, Indiana, United States. Son of Joseph Eugene and Helen Margaret (Benedict) Hocker.
Bachelor of Science in Engineering, United States Military Academy, 1957. Master of Science in Applied Mathematics, University Freiburg, Germany, 1965. Master of Military Arts and Science, United States Army Command and General Staff College, 1971.
Student, French War College, Paris, 1978.
Commissioned Second lieutenant United States Army, 1957, advanced through ranks to Colonel, 1978, co-commander 1st Calvary division Vietnam, 1966-1967. Associate professor department mathematics United States Military Academy, West Point, New York, 1967-1970. Inspector Infantry Airborne/Spl Units for Mil Equipment Delivery Team, Phnom Penh, Cambodia, 1971-1972.
Commander 2d battalion 325th airborne infantry 82d airborne division United States Army, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, 1972-1975. Joint exercise director Organization of Joint Chief of Staff, Washington, 1975-1976. Policy director Headquarters United States European Command, Stuttgart, Germany, 1978-1980.
Special assistant to Supreme Allied Commander Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe, Belgium, 1980-1982. Chief of staff Defense Mobilization Systems Planning Activity, Washington, 1982-1984. Retired United States Army, 1984.
Director business development Information Systems Group Martin Marietta, Bethesda, Maryland, 1984-1991, director technical operations, 1991-1995. Director engineering education Lockheed Martin Corporation, 1995. Executive director National Science and Technology Medals Foundation, Washington, since 1995.
Board directors Old Georgetown Village Homeowners Association, North Bethesda, Maryland., since 1990. Member American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, American Defense Preparedness Association, Association United States Army, Armed ForcesCommunication Electronics Association (board directors Washington chapter 1989-1992).
Married Barbara Siemers, August 11, 1962. Children: Constance Lynn, Guy Albert.