Judith Pryor

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Judith DelZoppo Pryor is an American businesswoman currently serving as the vice president of the Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM). She previously served on its board of directors during the Trump administration.

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Early life and education

Pryor holds a B.A. in Communication from Bowling Green State University and served on the BGSU Foundation Board from 2016 to 2019. [1]

Career

Pryor previously worked with companies in the satellite industry including WorldSpace Satellite Radio and COMSAT. [1]

Obama administration

Pryor previously served in the Obama-Biden administration at the International Development Finance Corporation (formerly OPIC). As the Vice President for External Affairs, she oversaw congressional and public affairs, communications, and U.S. small business development. [1]

EXIM under Trump

On October 3, 2017, President Donald Trump nominated Pryor to be a member of the board of directors of EXIM. [2] She was confirmed by the Senate on May 8, 2019, by a vote of 77–19. [3] [4]

Pryor started her position on May 10, 2019.

Tenure

Pryor's area of focus encompasses Africa and the Middle East, renewable energy, storage and efficiency, and women and minority-owned businesses. [1]

EXIM under Biden

On July 19, 2021, President Joe Biden nominated Pryor to be the Vice President of EXIM. [1] She was confirmed by the Senate on March 30, 2022, by a vote of 69–30. [5] [6]

Pryor began serving in her new role on April 5, 2022.

Personal life

Pryor is a native of Cleveland, Ohio. She resides in Washington, DC with her husband and son. [1]

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  2. "President Donald J. Trump Announces Intent to Nominate Personnel to Key Administration Posts". The White House. Retrieved 3 June 2022.
  3. "PN54 — Judith DelZoppo Pryor — Export-Import Bank of the United States 116th Congress (2019-2020)". US Congress. Retrieved 3 June 2022.
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  5. "PN1517 — Judith DelZoppo Pryor — Export-Import Bank of the United States 117th Congress (2021-2022)". US Congress. Retrieved 3 June 2022.
  6. "On the Nomination (Confirmation: Judith DelZoppo Pryor, of Ohio, to be First Vice President of the Export-Import Bank of the United States)". US Senate. Retrieved 3 June 2022.