James C. Kenny

James Casey Kenny (born 1953) is a Chicago businessman who served as United States Ambassador to Ireland from 2003 to 2006.[1][2]

For other people with the same name, see James Kenny.
James C. Kenny
United States Ambassador to Ireland
In office
October 31, 2003 – August 13, 2006
PresidentGeorge W. Bush
Preceded byRichard J. Egan
Succeeded byThomas C. Foley
Personal details
Born1953
NationalityAmerican
Political partyRepublican
Children4
Alma materBradley University

Career

Kenny received his Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Bradley University in Peoria, Illinois.[3] He was executive vice president of Kenny Construction Company from 1994 to 2012, and president of Kenny Management Services from 2006 to 2012.[3]

Former President George H. W. Bush, whose Presidential campaign was financially supported by Kenny,[1] appointed Kenny to the National Corporation for Housing Partnerships. Kenny also served on the transition team for President George W. Bush from 2000 to 2001, and he was a member of President Bush’s first overseas delegation in February 2002, traveling to Nicaragua for the inauguration of President Enrique Bolaños.[4]

Kenny was appointed as ambassador to Ireland on October 6, 2003.[2] After confirmation by the Senate, he presented his credentials to the President of Ireland, Mary McAleese, on October 31, 2003.[5][6] Kenny's formal title was Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary.[2] He served as ambassador until August 13, 2006.[2]

Kenny received an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters in 2005, from Lynn University and American College Dublin.[4] In 2011, Kenny was elected to the board of directors of Kerry Group, and in 2016 he was elected to the board of Hub Group.[7]

Personal life

Kenny and his wife, Margaret, have four children.[4]

References
  1. "Bush nominates Kenny for Ambassador". RTÉ. July 9, 2003. Retrieved July 13, 2010.
  2. "James Casey Kenny (1953–)". history.state.gov. Retrieved April 20, 2017.
  3. "James C. Kenny". Bloomberg.com. Retrieved April 20, 2017.
  4. "James C. Kenny". americanambassadors.org. Retrieved April 20, 2017.
  5. "James C. Kenny Former United States Ambassador to Ireland". whitehouse.gov. Retrieved April 20, 2017 – via georgewbush-whitehouse.archives.gov.
  6. "New US Ambassador presents credentials". The Irish Times. October 31, 2003. Retrieved April 20, 2017.
  7. "JAMES C. KENNY". hubgroup.com. Retrieved April 20, 2017.
Diplomatic posts
Preceded by
Richard J. Egan		 United States Ambassador to Ireland
2003–2006		 Succeeded by
Thomas C. Foley
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