Born: 1-Apr-1931
Birthplace: Kansas City, MO
Died: 12-Jan-2012
Location of death: Indian Wells, CA
Cause of death: unspecified

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

Nationality: United States
Executive summary: US Ambassador to the UK, 1983-89

Military service: US Air Force (1953-55)

Wife: (m.)

    Military School: Wentworth Military Academy, Lexington, MO
    University: BA, University of Missouri (1948-53)

    US Ambassador to the United Kingdom (1983-89)
    US Ambassador to Belgium (1981-83)
    Ameribanc (1990-92)
    Price Candy Company Chairman and CEO (1969-81)
    Linwood Securities Company Chairman and President (past)
    American Bank and Trust Company, Kansas City Chairman and CEO (past)
    American Bancorporation Chairman and President (past)
    Member of the Board of US Industries (1995-2004)
    Member of the Board of The New York Times Company (1989-2002)
    Member of the Board of Texaco (1989-2001)
    Member of the Board of 360� Communications (1995-97)
    Member of the Board of Hanson (1989-95)
    Member of the Board of Sprint (1989-95)
    Member of the Board of British Airways (1989-93)
    Member of the Board of Mercantile Bank of Kansas City Chairman (1992-96)
    Member of the Board of Ameribanc, Inc. Chairman (1989-92)
    Bush-Cheney '04
    Council of American Ambassadors
    Dreier for Congress Committee
    Elizabeth Dole Committee
    Forbes 2000
    George W. Bush for President
    John McCain 2008
    McCain for Senate '98
    Midwest Research Institute Trustee (past, also as Chairman)
    National Republican Senatorial Committee
    Pete Coors for Senate

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