Charles J. Pilliod, Jr.
Charles J. Pilliod, Jr. | |
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United States Ambassador to Mexico | |
In office November 4, 1986 – April 7, 1989 | |
President | Ronald Reagan |
Preceded by | John Gavin |
Succeeded by | John D. Negroponte |
Personal details | |
Born | Los Angeles, California, U.S. | October 20, 1918
Spouse(s) | Nancy J. Conley |
Alma mater | Muskingum College; Kent State University |
Occupation | Diplomat, Executive |
Charles J. Pilliod, Jr. (born October 20, 1918)[1] was an American diplomat. His ambassadorial post was in Mexico from 1986 to 1989.[2] Pilliod was also the CEO of the Goodyear tire company[3] for 42 years before retiring in 1983.
He served in World War II from 1942 to 1945 as a pilot in the 20th Air Force.[4]
References
- ↑ "Charles J. Pilliod, Jr.". Retrieved 15 January 2011.
- ↑ "The Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans: Charles J Pillord Jr". Retrieved 15 January 2011.
- ↑ "Council of America Ambassadors Members Charles J.Pillord Jr". Retrieved 15 January 2011.
- ↑ "Council of America Ambassadors Members Charles J.Pillord Jr". Retrieved 15 January 2011.
External links
- Entry in the Council of American Ambassadors membership database
- Entry in the Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans database
- NNDB profile
Diplomatic posts | ||
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Preceded by John Gavin |
U.S. Ambassador to Mexico 1986 – 1989 |
Succeeded by John Negroponte |
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