Alfonso E. Lenhardt
Alfonso E. Lenhardt | |
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Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development Acting | |
In office February 19, 2015 – December 2, 2015 | |
President | Barack Obama |
Preceded by | Rajiv Shah |
Succeeded by | Gayle Smith |
United States Ambassador to Tanzania | |
In office November 12, 2009 – October 9, 2013 | |
President | Barack Obama |
Preceded by | Mark Andrew Green |
Succeeded by | Mark B. Childress |
Sergeant at Arms of the United States Senate | |
In office September 4, 2001 – March 16, 2003 | |
President | George W. Bush |
Preceded by | James W. Ziglar |
Succeeded by | William H. Pickle |
Personal details | |
Born | 1943 (age 74–75) |
Alma mater |
University of Nebraska–Lincoln Central Michigan University Wichita State University National Defense University |
Alfonso E. Lenhardt (born 1943) represented the United States as Ambassador to Tanzania from 2009-2013. He was also accredited as the US representative to the East African Community (EAC) in 2010.[1] He left his post in October 2013.[2] From 2001 to 2003, he served as Sergeant at Arms of the United States Senate. From 1965 to 1997, he had a distinguished military career in the U.S. Army, with multiple assignments to various parts of the world, retiring as a highly decorated Major General.
On September 18, 2014 Lenhardt was confirmed to be the Deputy Administrator of the Agency for International Development.[3] Following the departure of USAID Administrator Rajiv Shah in February 2015, Lenhardt assumed the role of acting administrator.[4] Gayle Smith, President Barack Obama's nominee to be Shah's permanent successor, was confirmed by the Senate on November 30, 2015, and assumed the role of administrator on December 2, 2015.[5][6][7]
Cumulatively, Lenhardt served over 40 years in various government positions throughout his career. Beginning with his service as a young U.S. Army draftee in 1965, he had increasingly higher levels of responsility and distinction in service to the Nation.
References
- ↑ "{title}". Archived from the original on 2013-10-29. Retrieved 2013-10-28.
- ↑ "Ceort Bids Farewell to US Ambassador Alfonso E. Lenhardt". Corporate Digest.
- ↑ Statement from Administrator Shah on the Confirmation of Ambassador Alfonso E. Lenhardt as USAID Deputy Administrator September 18, 2014
- ↑ "5 parting thoughts from Rajiv Shah". Devex.com.
- ↑ "Senate Confirms Gayle E. Smith as Head of USAID". The New York Times. November 30, 2015. Retrieved December 5, 2015.
- ↑ "U.S. Senate's Confirmation of Gayle Smith as Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development". United States Department of State. November 30, 2015. Retrieved December 4, 2015.
- ↑ "Gayle E. Smith". United States Agency for International Development. Retrieved December 4, 2015.
See also
Government offices | ||
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Preceded by James Ziglar |
Sergeant at Arms of the United States Senate 2001–2003 |
Succeeded by William Pickle |
Diplomatic posts | ||
Preceded by Mark Green |
United States Ambassador to Tanzania 2009–2013 |
Succeeded by Mark Childress |
Political offices | ||
Preceded by Rajiv Shah |
Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development Acting 2015 |
Succeeded by Gayle Smith |