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John F. Tefft was born on 16 August, 1949 in Madison, Wisconsin, U.S., is an American diplomat. Discover John F. Tefft's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 74 years old?
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16 August, 1949 |
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Madison, Wisconsin, U.S. |
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United States
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John F. Tefft Height, Weight & Measurements
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Who Is John F. Tefft's Wife?
His wife is Mariella Cellitti Tefft
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John F. Tefft Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is John F. Tefft worth at the age of 74 years old? John F. Tefft’s income source is mostly from being a successful diplomat. He is from United States. We have estimated John F. Tefft's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
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$1 Million - $5 Million |
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John F. Tefft (born August 16, 1949) is an American diplomat who has served as a Foreign Service Officer since 1972.
He joined the United States Foreign Service in 1972 and has served in Jerusalem, Budapest, Rome, Moscow, Vilnius, Tbilisi, and Kyiv.
His other foreign assignments included Budapest and Jerusalem, as well as service on the U.S. delegation to the START I arms control negotiations in 1985.
Tefft served as Director of the Office of Northern European Affairs from 1992 to 1994, Deputy Director of the Office of Soviet Union (later Russian and CIS) Affairs from 1989 to 1992, and Counselor for Political-Military Affairs at the U.S. Embassy in Rome from 1986 to 1989.
Tefft has received a number of awards, including the State Department Distinguished Honor Award in 1992 and the DCM of the Year Award for his service in Moscow in 1999.
He served as deputy Chief of Mission at the U.S. Embassy in Moscow from 1996 to 1999 (when Pickering was ambassador), and was chargé d'affaires at the Embassy from November 1996 to September 1997.
Tefft also served as International Affairs Advisor (Deputy Commandant) of the National War College in Washington, D.C. From 2000 to 2003, he was the United States Ambassador to Lithuania.
He received Presidential Meritorious Service Awards in 2001 and 2005.
Until his appointment as ambassador to Georgia, he was the deputy Assistant Secretary of State for European Affairs since July 6, 2004.
On September 30, 2009, President Barack Obama nominated Tefft as the ambassador to Ukraine.
He was confirmed by the U.S. Senate on November 20, 2009.
Tefft arrived in Ukraine on December 2, 2009, and President Viktor Yushchenko accepted Tefft's credentials of Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary on December 7, 2009.
The ambassador expressed his hope for fruitful cooperation.
Tefft delivered his speech in Ukrainian.
On February 26, 2013, President Obama nominated Geoffrey R. Pyatt to succeed Tefft as Ambassador of the United States to Ukraine.
Pyatt was sworn in on July 30, 2013, and arrived in Ukraine on August 3, 2013.
He was the United States Ambassador to Russia between July 31, 2014 and September 28, 2017.
He had previously served as the United States' ambassador to Ukraine, Georgia, and Lithuania.
Tefft was born in Madison, Wisconsin.
He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Marquette University and a Master of Arts in history from Georgetown University.
Tefft is a career member of the Senior Foreign Service, with the personal rank of Minister-Counselor.
In July 2014, President Obama nominated Tefft as the United States Ambassador to Russia in Moscow, after receiving Russia's approval.
The Senate confirmed Tefft in a voice vote on July 31, 2014.
The confirmation followed several attempts as a number of ambassadorial appointments were being held up at the time.
Strained relations with Russia over pro-separatist activity in eastern Ukraine, the country's annexation of Crimea, and the alleged shooting down of a commercial airliner, prompted senators to finally approve the nomination.
He presented his credentials to President Vladimir Putin on November 19, 2014, and left the position on September 28, 2017.
In 2016, the Russian governor of the Samara Oblast, Nikolay Merkushkin, advised AvtoVAZagregat employees for help in paying wages and appeals to US Ambassador John Tefft.
