James B. Smith
James B. Smith | |
|---|---|
United States Ambassador to Saudi Arabia | |
| In office October 31, 2009[1] – September 27, 2013 | |
| President | Barack Obama |
| Preceded by | Ford M. Fraker |
| Succeeded by | Joseph W. Westphal |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1952 (age 71–72) U.S. Air Force Academy Indiana University |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service | United States Air Force |
| Years of service | 1974–2002 |
| Rank | Brigadier general |
| Battles/wars | Gulf War |
James B. Smith (born 1952) is the former
United States Ambassador to Saudi Arabia. Selected by President Barack Obama
, he was sworn in on September 16, 2009. He left his post on September 27, 2013.
Prior to his appointment, Ambassador Smith had served in a variety of executive positions with
Raytheon Company
involving corporate strategic planning, aircraft manufacturing, and international business development.
Early life and education
Smith was a distinguished graduate of the United States Air Force Academy’s Class of 1974 and received the Richard I. Bong award as the Outstanding Cadet in Military History. He received his master's degree in history from Indiana University in 1975. He is a distinguished graduate from the Naval War College, the Air Command and Staff College and the National War College.
Military career
Smith spent a 28-year career in the
U.S. Joint Forces Command, he led Millennium Challenge, the largest transformation experiment in history. He was promoted to brigadier general
in October, 1998, and retired from the Air Force on October 1, 2002.
Civilian career
In April 2017, Smith was appointed to be the dean of the newly formed College of Engineering, Technology, and Aeronautics at Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU).[2]
Honors
Smith has received
University of Maryland University College.[3]
References
- ^ https://history.state.gov/departmenthistory/people/smith-james-b
- ^ Keane, Lauren (April 14, 2017). "SNHU Announces Plans for New College of Engineering, Technology and Aeronautics". SNHU. Retrieved April 14, 2017.
- ^ "Advisory Board". ENODO Global. Retrieved July 25, 2017.
External links
Wikimedia Commons has media related to James B. Smith.
- U.S. Embassy in Saudi Arabia
- Official USAF Biography at archive.today (archived 2012-12-13)
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