Eric G. John

Eric G. John (born c. 1960) is the current Senior Advisor for Security Negotiations and Agreements and the former U.S. Ambassador to the Kingdom of Thailand, having been appointed October 22, 2007.[1] Ambassador John joined the Foreign Service in 1983 and has served primarily in East Asia. He has three tours in Korea, most recently as the Minister Counselor for Political Affairs at the U.S. Embassy in Seoul. He also served as the Deputy Director of Korean Affairs in Washington, D.C. His other tours include Deputy Principal Officer of the U.S. Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam; the Orderly Departure Program at the U.S. Embassy in Bangkok, Thailand; and the U.S. Embassy in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. In 2005, Ambassador John was named Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Southeast Asia. He currently serves as the Foreign Policy Advisor to the Chief of Staff of the United States Air Force.[2]

Eric G. John
United States Ambassador to Thailand
In office
October 22, 2007 – December 4, 2010
PresidentGeorge W. Bush
Barack Obama
Preceded byRalph L. Boyce
Succeeded byKristie Kenney
Personal details
Bornc. 1960 (age 59–60)
Indiana, United States
NationalityAmerican
Spouse(s)Sophia John
Children2

The ambassador grew up in New Castle, Ind. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Foreign Service from the Georgetown University School of Foreign Service and a graduate degree in National Security Studies from the National War College. He speaks Korean and Vietnamese. The ambassador is married and has had a son and daughter. On August 27, 2010, his daughter Nicole fell to her death in NYC from a window ledge. She was aged 17.[3]

Education

Ambassador John earned a B.S. in Foreign Service from the Georgetown University School of Foreign Service, and a master's degree in National Security Studies from the National War College.[1]

Languages

Ambassador John learned Portuguese in Brazil as a high school exchange student with AFS Intercultural Programs. He can speak Korean, Vietnamese and Thai.[1]

References
  1. "Eric G. John". U.S. State Department. Retrieved August 27, 2010.
  2. "Eric G. John". U.S. Air Force. Archived from the original on June 10, 2012. Retrieved April 9, 2012.
  3. "MSN – Outlook, Office, Skype, Bing, Breaking News, and Latest Videos". NBC News.
Diplomatic posts
Preceded by
Ralph L. Boyce		 United States Ambassador to Thailand
2007–2010		 Succeeded by
Kristie Kenney


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