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 |
James Casey Kenny (born 1953) is a Chicago businessman who served as United States Ambassador to Ireland from 2003 to 2006. [1] [2]
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]
Kenny and his wife,Margaret,have four children. [4]
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