Chris Hoskins
Newport Beach,CA
Summary
Entrepreneur with strong background in launching and scaling successful ventures. Experienced in large-scale industrial development. Serve as president of an NGO providing education and hunger relief in Central America.
Overview
41
41
years of professional experience
Work History
Founder and President
Hunger Relief Organization, Inc. (HeRO)
01.1992 - Current
- Run nonprofit 501(c)3 humanitarian aid organization that feeds and educates over 2,000 children in Honduras across eleven schools
- Develop innovative new products such as high-nutrition pancake mix packs with packaging designed to facilitate cooking over an open flame in disaster relief efforts
- Website: http://www.herocharity.org
Founder and Member
DVR Shreveport, LLC
01.2016 - Current
- Developed 230-acre auto processing facility in Shreveport, LA
- Located at the former General Motors assembly plant, the property is Leased to Hyundai Glovis, and serves as the portal for all Hyundai and Kia automobiles distributed throughout the Southern United States
Founder and Member
DVR Philly, LLC
01.2009 - Current
- Negotiated and collaborated with the State of Pennsylvania and PhilaPort to develop Pier 98 in Philadelphia, PA
- Leased the wharf to Hyundai Glovis; port serves as the portal for all Hyundai’s imported into the Eastern Seaboard
- In 2016, DVR Philly, LLC was formed to redevelop a 155-acre port processing facility located at Pier 122 costing $93m
- Port operations commenced in 2017 to process all Kia automobiles imported into the Eastern Seaboard
- In 2023, received $232m grant to construct a marginal berth in place of Pier 122
Managing Member
Winery Row - Paso Robles
01.2010 - Current
- Designed a master-planned development to meet the demands of the Paso Robles wine industry, and serve as the ultimate destination for wine tourism
- Upon completion, the project will feature 17 full-service wineries, a 350 seat event center, restaurants and retail space, 210 bungalows built over a 7 million gallon lagoon, a 200-room boutique hotel, a 190-room medieval city, a 50-unit tree house bed & breakfast,
- Website: http://www.wineryrowpaso.com
Founder and President
Insource International, Inc.
01.2008 - Current
- Produce high-quality industrial janitorial tools
- Supply 100% recycled mops and tools to Ecolab, Subway, Jersey Mike's, 7-Eleven and many more
- Insource International sponsors 75% of HeRO’s feeding centers in Honduras
- Website: http://www.insourceintl.com
Owner
Pacific Wine Services, LLC
01.2006 - Current
- Owner of a 12,250 sq. ft. full service winery
- In 2024, the winery processed almost 500 tons of grapes (30,000 cases of wine) for 74 bonded wineries in the Paso Robles wine terroir
- Website: http://www.pacificwineservices.com
Owner
Silver Hawk Vineyards, LLC
01.2011 - Current
- Have won Double Gold awards in San Francisco and London wine competitions
- Produce premium wines on estate-grown vineyards, handcrafted in small batches with artistry, skill and attention to detail
Author
Point Your Johnson at the Ball ~ Simple Steps to Better Golf
01.2015 - Current
- Wrote a golf instruction manual filled with entertaining techniques that are fun, creative and often outrageous
- Initial publication sold out on Amazon; more copies being printed
- Website: http://www.pointyourjohnson.com
Managing Member
American Properties, LLC
01.1991 - Current
- Specialize in the acquisition, development and management of multi-family, commercial, and industrial properties in California and Texas
Licensed Real Estate Professional
Prudential California Realty
01.1987 - 12.1991
- Specialized in commercial investments
- 1988, 1989, 1990 & 1991 “Leading Edge Society” Member
- 1988, 1989 and 1991 Nominee “Top Commercial Agent of the Year.”
Licensed Real Estate Professional
McGarvey Clark Realty
01.1984 - 12.1987
- Specializing in Commercial Investments
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration, Finance And Real Estate
California State University Fullerton
Fullerton, CA05-1990
Commercial Real Estate Investment Certification -
Graduate Realtors Institute
Fullerton, CA06-1989
No Degree - Spanish Language
Orange Coast College
Costa Mesa, CASkills
- Team Leadership
- Entrepreneurial and Innovative
- Contract Negotiation
- Strategic Planning
- Start-Up Operations
- Negotiation
- Project Management
- Business Administration
- Investor Relations
- Industry Expertise
- Legal Compliance
- Feasibility Studies
- Entrepreneurial leadership
- Leadership and People Development
- Performance Benchmarking
Quote
You can't lose, you can only quit. Success is usually a few steps past where most people quit.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Founder and Member
DVR Shreveport, LLC
01.2016 - Current
Author
Point Your Johnson at the Ball ~ Simple Steps to Better Golf
01.2015 - Current
Owner
Silver Hawk Vineyards, LLC
01.2011 - Current
Managing Member
Winery Row - Paso Robles
01.2010 - Current
Founder and Member
DVR Philly, LLC
01.2009 - Current
Founder and President
Insource International, Inc.
01.2008 - Current
Owner
Pacific Wine Services, LLC
01.2006 - Current
Founder and President
Hunger Relief Organization, Inc. (HeRO)
01.1992 - Current
Managing Member
American Properties, LLC
01.1991 - Current
Licensed Real Estate Professional
Prudential California Realty
01.1987 - 12.1991
Licensed Real Estate Professional
McGarvey Clark Realty
01.1984 - 12.1987
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration, Finance And Real Estate
California State University Fullerton
Commercial Real Estate Investment Certification -
Graduate Realtors Institute
No Degree - Spanish Language
Orange Coast College
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