David T. Fischer

David T. Fischer
David T. Fischer
41st United States Ambassador to Morocco
	Incumbent
	Assumed office ; January 16, 2020
President	Donald Trump
Preceded by	Dwight L. Bush Sr.
Personal details
Born	1946 (age 73–74); Detroit, Michigan
Nationality	American
Alma mater	Parsons College
Occupation	Automobile salesman

David T. Fischer is an American automobile salesman and current United States Ambassador to Morocco, being sworn in on January 16, 2020. He was nominated by President Donald Trump in November of 2017, and began his confirmation hearing in the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations in August 2018.[1]

Fischer was the chairman and CEO of The Suburban Collection, an auto dealership in Troy, Michigan. The business is the 16th-largest auto dealership in the United States based on units sold, according to a 2018 ranking by Automotive News.[2] Along with that, he has served as chairman emeritus for the North American International Auto Show.[3]

Early life and career

Fischer was born in 1946 in Detroit. His father owned Suburban Oldsmobile, an auto dealership in Troy. He went to Parsons College, where he studied business and graduated in 1968. Following his graduation, he became a service advisor for his dad's dealership, which he took over in 1978.[4] He stepped down from his role as chairman and CEO of the company when he was confirmed by the Senate on December 19, 2019. His son, David Fischer, Jr., took over the role.[5]

Personal life

Fischer has a residence in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan with his wife, Jennifer. They have three adult sons and ten grandchildren.[3]

He has donated to various Republican candidates, including Donald Trump, John McCain, Paul Ryan, Todd Young, Marco Rubio, and Jeb Bush.[4]

References

Kasraoui, Safaa (December 20, 2019). "Who is David T Fischer, the New US Ambassador to Morocco?". Morocco World News. Retrieved May 16, 2020.
Top 150 Dealership Groups. Automotive News. March 25, 2019. p. 5. Retrieved May 16, 2020.
"Ambassador David T. Fischer". U.S. Embassy and Consulate in Morocco. Retrieved May 16, 2020.
"His Excellency David Fischer". The Washington Diplomat. Retrieved May 16, 2020.
Frank, Annalise (December 28, 2019). "Suburban Collection's David Fischer confirmed as ambassador to Morocco". Automotive News. Retrieved May 16, 2020.

External links

Suburban Collection official website

Diplomatic posts
Preceded by Dwight L. Bush Sr.	United States Ambassador to Morocco 2020–present	Incumbent

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[mwn-1] Kasraoui, Safaa (December 20, 2019). "Who is David T Fischer, the New US Ambassador to Morocco?". Morocco World News. Retrieved May 16, 2020.

[auto-2] Top 150 Dealership Groups. Automotive News. March 25, 2019. p. 5. Retrieved May 16, 2020.

[usecm-3] "Ambassador David T. Fischer". U.S. Embassy and Consulate in Morocco. Retrieved May 16, 2020.

[washdiplo-4] "His Excellency David Fischer". The Washington Diplomat. Retrieved May 16, 2020.

[autonewsappointment-5] Frank, Annalise (December 28, 2019). "Suburban Collection's David Fischer confirmed as ambassador to Morocco". Automotive News. Retrieved May 16, 2020.