Hoffman, Robert B.
Biographical Note
Bob Hoffman received both his undergraduate and graduate degrees from Springfield College. He began his YMCA career in Pennsylvania in 1958, serving in youth work and camping at the Norristown and York associations.
He developed extensive four-front club work (Y Indian Guides, Gra-Y, and Junior and Senior Hi-Y), initiated the development of a new YMCA camp, and developed a street workers program to create outreach for hard-to-reach teens. He served as executive director at the Hazelton (Pa.) and Germantown (Pa.) YMCAs before his appointment as vice president at the YMCA of Greater Hartford (Conn.).
In addition to his operational responsibilities, Hoffman organized and directed the annual YMCA Financial Development School for 13 years. He maintained an active involvement with the YMCA Association of Professional Directors (APD), serving at regional and national levels. He received Springfield College’s highest alumni award, the Tarbell Medallion, in 2001.