Anthony F. Godfrey | |
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| United States Ambassador to Serbia | |
| In office October 24, 2019 –February 12, 2022 | |
| President | Donald Trump Joe Biden |
| Preceded by | Kyle Randolph Scott |
| Succeeded by | Christopher R. Hill |
| Personal details | |
| Alma mater | University of California (BA) |
Anthony Francis Godfrey [1] is an American career diplomat who served as the United States Ambassador to Serbia from 2019 until 2022. [2] [3] [4]
Godfrey earned a Bachelor of Arts from the University of California at Davis. [3] [5]
At the time of his appointment as Ambassador,Godfrey had worked for the Foreign Service for almost thirty years. Before that,he served 12 years in the United States Navy. [5]
For four years,prior to his appointment as Ambassador,he was a Political Minister Counselor and then a Deputy Chief of Mission at the U.S. Embassy in Moscow,Russia. [6]
On June 18,2019,President Trump announced his intent to nominate Godfrey as the next Ambassador to Serbia. [5] On June 24,2019,his nomination was sent to the United States Senate. [7] His nomination was confirmed by voice vote on September 26,2019. [4]
Godfrey is married to Anne Marie (O'Toole) Godfrey. [1] They have three children.