Robert F. Godec
Robert Frank Godec | |
|---|---|
United States Ambassador to Tunisia | |
| In office January 17, 2007 – July 29, 2009 | |
| President | George W. Bush Barack Obama |
| Preceded by | William J. Hudson |
| Succeeded by | Gordon Gray III |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1956 (age 67–68) Rantoul, Illinois, U.S. |
| Spouse | Lori G. Magnusson |
| Education | University of Virginia (BA) Yale University (MA) |
Robert Frank Godec (born 1956)[1] is an American diplomat who has served as the United States ambassador to Thailand since October 2022. He formerly served as the United States ambassador to Kenya from 2013 to 2019 and the United States ambassador to Tunisia from 2006 to 2009.[2][3][4] He also served as acting assistant secretary for the Bureau of African Affairs from January to September 2021.[5]
Early life and education
Godec was born in Rantoul, Illinois, in 1956. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in foreign affairs from the University of Virginia in 1979 and a Master of Arts in international relations from Yale University.[6][7][8]
Career
Godec is a career member of the
United States ambassador to Tunisia
Godec had previously served as
United States ambassador to Kenya
Godec was
United States ambassador to Thailand
On April 1, 2022, President
Awards and recognitions
Godec has won two Presidential Meritorious Service Awards, numerous Senior Performance Awards, and a Distinguished Honor Award.[9]
Personal life
Since 1986, Godec has been married to Lori G. Magnusson.[6][15] He speaks French and German.[9]
References
- ^ Robert Frank Godec (1956–)
- ^ Matt Bewig ([n.d.]) U.S. ambassador to Kenya: Who is Robert Godec?. AllGov.com. Accessed March 13, 2015.
- ^ Ambassador Robert F. Godec. Embassy of the United States, Nairobi, Kenya. Accessed March 13, 2015.
- ^ Robert F. Godec: U.S. Ambassador to Kenya. Office of Website Management, Bureau of Public Affairs, for the U.S. Department of State. Accessed March 13, 2015.
- ^ Ambassador Robert F. Godec: Acting Assistant Secretary - Bureau of African Affairs. Office of Website Management, Bureau of Public Affairs, for the U.S. Department of State. Accessed January 25, 2021.
- ^ a b "Godec, Robert". www.allgov.com. Retrieved February 6, 2021.
- ^ "Robert F. Godec". United States Department of State. Retrieved February 6, 2021.
- ^ "| Undergraduate, U.Va". college.as.virginia.edu. Retrieved February 6, 2021.
- ^ a b c d "President Biden Announces Key Nominees". The White House. April 1, 2022. Retrieved July 21, 2022.
- ^ [Robert Godec] (December 7, 2010). US embassy cables: Tunisia - a US foreign policy conundrum. The Guardian. Accessed March 2015.
- ^ a b Ian Black (December 7, 2010). WikiLeaks cables: Tunisia blocks site reporting 'hatred' of first lady. The Guardian. Accessed March 2015.
- ^ [s.n.] (January 15, 2011). Wikileaks might have triggered Tunis’ revolution. Dubai: Al Arabiya News. Accessed March 2015.
- ^ "PN1937 - Nomination of Robert F. Godec for Department of State, 117th Congress (2021-2022)". www.congress.gov. August 4, 2022. Retrieved August 5, 2022.
- ^ "Ambassador Robert F. Godec presented his Letters of Credence to His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklaochaoyuhua". United States Department of State. October 11, 2022. Retrieved October 14, 2022.
- ^ "Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 152 (2006), Part 7 - EXECUTIVE REPORTS OF COMMITTEES". www.govinfo.gov. Retrieved February 6, 2021.
