Linda Hoeschler

Former Executive Director, American Composers Forum - Linda is an honors graduate from Barnard College and received her MA with highest honors from the New School University. She was awarded honorary degrees from Saint John’s University and the University of Saint Thomas.  Linda served as the Executive Director of the Saint Paul-based American Composers Forum from 1991-2003.  Prior to joining the Forum, Linda worked in the corporate sector, including roles as Vice President of the Dayton Hudson Corporation, Group Vice President of National Computer Systems, and President of Landmark Investors, Ltd.  Linda has served on the boards of several businesses and many charities over the years, currently serving on the Great Lakes Higher Education Corporation and United Theological Seminary.  Linda and her husband, Jack, reside in Saint Paul.