Stephen B. King

Steve King
United States Ambassador to the Czech Republic
Assumed office
October 5, 2017
PresidentDonald Trump
Preceded byAndrew H. Schapiro
Personal details
Born (1941-07-04) July 4, 1941 (age 83)
Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.
Alma materWestern Illinois University
OccupationBusinessman

Steve King (born July 4, 1941)[1] is an American businessman and Republican Party activist.[2] He is the founder of King Capital LLC,[3] an equity investment and real estate company.[4] He is a former FBI agent.[5]

In 1988, he campaigned unsuccessfully for the Republican U.S. Senate nomination in Wisconsin.[6]

In July 2017, President Donald Trump nominated King to be the next United States Ambassador to the Czech Republic.[7] This nomination was confirmed by the U.S. Senate on October 5, 2017.[8]

References

  1. ↑ "Steve King". Bucher Blog. July 12, 2005. Archived from the original on July 31, 2017. Retrieved June 28, 2017.
  2. ↑ "Steve King of Wisconsin is reported to be Trump's pick as ambassador to Czech Republic". Journal Sentinel. May 28, 2017. Retrieved June 28, 2017.
  3. ↑ "RNC Chairman Reince Priebus Announces COA Chairman and Co - Chairman" (PDF). Republican National Committee. Archived from the original (PDF) on August 17, 2017. Retrieved June 28, 2017.
  4. ↑ "King Capital". King Capital. Retrieved June 28, 2017.
  5. ↑ "Steven Walters: Wisconsin Republicans play key roles in nominating process". GazetteXtra. May 26, 2015. Archived from the original on August 17, 2017. Retrieved June 28, 2017.
  6. ↑ "Wisconsin's Steve King will place Ryan's name in nomination". Journal Sentinel. August 28, 2012. Retrieved June 28, 2017.
  7. ↑ Noennig, Jordyn (July 10, 2017). "Trump nominates Wisconsin's Steve King to serve as ambassador to Czech Republic". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Retrieved 17 August 2017.
  8. ↑ "PN745 — Stephen B. King — Department of State". U.S. Congress. October 5, 2017. Retrieved October 6, 2017.