Restaurateur.
[1] Chairman of the Mississippi Republican Party, several times since 1978. Treasurer of the National Republican Party, 2002. Treasurer of the Republican National Convention, 2004. Father: Karl Retzer
Mother: Betty Retzer
Brother: Bill Retzer
Son: Michael Retzer, Jr.
University: BA Finance & Marketing, Honors College, University of Oregon (1968)
US Ambassador to Tanzania (2005-07)
Bush-Cheney '04
Forbes 2000
George W. Bush for President
Republican National Committee Mississippi (2001)
National Symphony Orchestra Trustee (past)
New Republican Majority Fund
Bush Pioneer 2004 Ranger
Member of the Board of Planters Bank of Mississippi