M. Lee McClenny
M. Lee McClenny (born 1961)[1] is an American diplomat who served as the United States Ambassador to Paraguay from 2018 to 2020.[2]
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| United States Ambassador to Paraguay | |
| In office February 20, 2018 – September 16, 2020 | |
| President | Donald Trump |
| Preceded by | Leslie A. Bassett |
| Succeeded by | Joseph Salazar, Chargé d'Affaires |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1961 (age 59–60) San Francisco, California |
| Spouse(s) | Katherine Latimer |
| Children | 2 |
| Alma mater | University of Washington (B.A.) |
Education
McClenny received his Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Washington in Seattle.[3]
Career
McClenny is a career member of the Senior Foreign Service. He has been working for the State Department since 1994 and held various positions including Chargé d’Affaires at the U.S. Embasssy in Caracas, Venezuela.[4]
United States Ambassador to Paraguay
On October 30, 2017, President Trump nominated McClenny to be the United States Ambassador to Paraguay.[5] On December 21, 2017, the Senate confirmed his nomination by voice vote.[6] He was sworn in on February 20, 2018.[4] He left office on September 16, 2020.[2]
References
- "U.S. Ambassador to Paraguay: Who Is Lee McClenny?". allgov.com. November 29, 2017. Retrieved August 7, 2019.
- "Lee McClenny - People - Department History - Office of the Historian". history.state.gov. Retrieved 2021-01-20.
- "CANDIDATE: M. Lee McClenny". Department of State. Retrieved August 2, 2019.
- "US Ambassador to the Republic of Paraguay, Lee McClenny". Department of State. Retrieved August 2, 2019.
- "Eleven Nominations Sent to the Senate Today". The White House. October 30, 2017. Retrieved August 2, 2019.
- "PN1183 — M. Lee McClenny — Department of State". United States Congress. December 21, 2017. Retrieved August 2, 2019.
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| Preceded by Leslie A. Bassett |
United States Ambassador to Paraguay 2018–2020 |
Succeeded by Joseph Salazar Chargé d'Affaires |
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