Born: c. 1957
Birthplace: Atlanta, GA

Gender: Male
Race or Ethnicity: White
Sexual orientation: Straight
Occupation: Diplomat

Nationality: United States
Executive summary: US Ambassador to Venezuela, 2002-04

Military service: US Coast Guard Reserve (1971-77)

Joined the State Department in 1977.

Wife: Robin
Son: Jake
Son: Tommy

    University: BA, University of Pennsylvania (1971)
    University: M.Ed, Georgia State University (1977)

    US State Department Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs (Jul-2005 to present)
    US Ambassador to Venezuela (2002-04)
    US State Department Director, Office of Cuban Affairs (Jun-1999 to Sep-2001)
    US State Department Deputy Chief of Mission, Chile (1995-98)
    US State Department Executive Assistant to the Assistant Secretary for Inter-American Affairs (1994-95)
    US State Department Deputy Chief of Mission, Trinidad and Tobago (1991-94)
    US State Department Division Chief, South America, Bureau of International Narcotics Matters (1990-91)
    US State Department Deputy Director, Office of Andean Affairs (1988-90)
    US State Department Political Counselor, El Salvador (1985-88)
    US State Department Desk Officer, El Salvador (in Washington, 1983-85)
    US State Department Political Officer, Denmark (1979-81)

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