Edward Masso

Edward Masso is a businessman and retired United States Navy Rear Admiral who was nominated by President Donald Trump to become the next United States Ambassador to Estonia.[1][2] He is the founder and president of Flagship Connection, a consulting company focused on business development, strategic planning, and operations analysis in the areas of missile defense, cyber security, and data analytics. During his 32-year career in the U.S. Navy, he held nine command assignments, including Commander, Navy Personnel Command/Deputy Chief of Naval Personnel. He has served in NATO and the United States European Command. Masso is a senior fellow at the Potomac Institute for Policy Studies in cyber security.[1]

Edward Masso
Masso in 2006
United States
Assuming office
PresidentDonald Trump
SucceedingJames D. Melville Jr.
Personal details
BornSan Clemente, California
Political partyRepublican
EducationUniversity of Mississippi

Masso is a recipient of the Distinguished Service Medal, Legion of Merit (Gold Star), Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal (three Gold Stars), Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal, and Navy Achievement Medal (Gold Star). He is the son of an Estonian refugee.[2]

Trump withdrew Masso's nomination in May 2018.[3]

References
  1. "President Donald J. Trump Announces Intent to Nominate Personnel to Key Administration Posts". The White House. September 2, 2017. Retrieved 20 September 2017. This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.
  2. Hankewitz, Sten (September 4, 2017). "Estonian-American admiral Edward Masso named the next US ambassador". Estonian World. Retrieved 21 September 2017.
  3. "Trump changes mind on Estonian war refugee son as US Ambassador to Estonia". ERR.ee. 25 May 2018. Retrieved 30 June 2018.
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