Edward Thomas McMullen Jr. (born May 1, 1964) is an American political strategist and diplomat, who served as the United States Ambassador to Switzerland from 2017 to 2021.[1]
Edward T. McMullen Jr. | |
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| United States Ambassador to Switzerland and Liechtenstein | |
| In office November 21, 2017 – January 17, 2021 | |
| President | Donald Trump |
| Preceded by | Suzan G. LeVine |
| Succeeded by | Scott Miller |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Edward Thomas McMullen Jr. May 1, 1964 New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Spouse |
Margaret Ann Wade (m. 1989) |
| Children | 2 |
| Residence(s) | Sullivan's Island, South Carolina, U.S. |
| Education | Earl L. Vandermeulen High School |
| Alma mater | Hampden–Sydney College |
Early life and education
editMcMullen was born on May 1, 1964, in New York City, but mostly grew-up in Port Jefferson, New York, where he attended Port Jefferson High School, graduating in 1983,[2] before studying Political Science at Hampden-Sydney College, a private college, located in Hampden Sydney, Virginia. He graduated in 1986 with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science.[3][4]
Career
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Prior to his appointment as Ambassador, he was the president of McMullen Public Affairs, an advertising and corporate public affairs company.[5] In the 2002 election, he was a candidate in the Republican primary for South Carolina Secretary of State, losing to Mark Hammond who subsequently won the general election.
McMullen was involved with Trump's successful 2016 presidential campaign, acting as chairman of the candidate's South Carolina Republican primary efforts, helping to plan the 2016 Republican National Convention, and serving as a member of Trump's transition team and as vice chair of the Trump inaugural committee.[6]
McMullen left office on January 17, 2021.[7]
Personal life
editOn April 1, 1989, McMullen married Margaret Ann Wade, a daughter of Julian "Hootie" L. Wade Jr. and Martha Ann Wade (née Echols), originally of Greenville, South Carolina. Her father was employed by J.P. Stevens & Co, a textile mill.[8] They have two children;
- Edward T. McMullen III (born 1993)
- Katherine W. McMullen (born 1997)
Since his resignation from his Ambassador post in Switzerland, he moved back to Sullivan's Island, South Carolina.
References
edit- ^ "Edward T. McMullen Jr. (?–)". Office of the Historian, U.S. Department of State. Retrieved January 30, 2020.
- ^ "Edward T. McMullen Jr. | TBR News Media". October 24, 2019. Retrieved January 24, 2023.
- ^ Hampden-Sydney College on Twitter https://twitter.com/hsc1776/status/938095408747892736
- ^ "Trustee and Alumni Receive Wilson Center Honors". www.hsc.edu. Retrieved January 24, 2023.
- ^ "President Donald J. Trump Announces Intent to Nominate Personnel to Key Administration Posts". whitehouse.gov. Retrieved September 20, 2017 – via National Archives.
- ^ Marchant, Bristow (December 30, 2016). "SC consultant helped steer Trump to improbable victory". The State. Retrieved September 22, 2017.
- ^ Farewell Message from Ambassador McMullen (Youtube video). January 14, 2021. Retrieved January 20, 2021.
- ^ "Julian Wade Obituary (2012) - Greenville, SC - The Greenville News". Legacy.com. Retrieved November 6, 2024.