James Casey Kenny (born 1953) is a Chicago businessman who served as United States Ambassador to Ireland from 2003 to 2006.[1][2]
James C. Kenny | |
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| United States Ambassador to Ireland | |
| In office October 31, 2003 – August 13, 2006 | |
| President | George W. Bush |
| Preceded by | Richard J. Egan |
| Succeeded by | Thomas C. Foley |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1953 |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Republican |
| Children | 4 |
| Alma mater | Bradley University |
Career edit
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 edit
Kenny and his wife, Margaret, have four children.[4]
References edit
- ^ a b "Bush nominates Kenny for Ambassador". RTÉ. July 9, 2003. Retrieved July 13, 2010.
- ^ a b c d "James Casey Kenny (1953–)". history.state.gov. Retrieved April 20, 2017.
- ^ a b "James C. Kenny". Bloomberg.com. Retrieved April 20, 2017.
- ^ a b c "James C. Kenny". americanambassadors.org. Retrieved April 20, 2017.
- ^ "James C. Kenny Former United States Ambassador to Ireland". whitehouse.gov. Retrieved April 20, 2017 – via georgewbush-whitehouse.archives.gov.
- ^ "New US Ambassador presents credentials". The Irish Times. October 31, 2003. Retrieved April 20, 2017.
- ^ "JAMES C. KENNY". hubgroup.com. Retrieved April 20, 2017.
External links edit
- "The Ambassador Series, w/ Fmr. Amb. James Kenny". Network Knowledge. October 12, 2010. Archived from the original on 2021-12-21. Retrieved April 20, 2017 – via YouTube.