Hosey earned his A.A. and B.A. from Vorhees College in 1975 and 1978, respectively. He worked as a Machine Operator for Barnwell Mills, Milliken Company from 1969 to 1973. From 1978 to 1986, he was a Recrutier for Vorhees College. He has worked as Director, in Recruitment, and Education Technology Services for South Carolina State University since 1986. Hosey served as a Sergeant (E-5) in the United States Marine Corps from 1966 to 1969. Hosey served as Commissioner for the Barnwell County Election Committee from 1984 to 1998.
