Mark A. Pekala
American diplomat (born 1959)
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Mark Andrew Pekala[1] (born August 21, 1959) is a career foreign service officer who served as United States Ambassador to Latvia from 2012 to 2014, succeeding Judith G. Garber and being succeeded by Nancy Pettit.[2][3]
PresidentBarack Obama
Preceded byJudith G. Garber
Succeeded byNancy Pettit
BornAugust 21, 1959
Michigan, U.S.
Mark Andrew Pekala | |
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| United States Ambassador to Latvia | |
| In office July 10, 2012 – July 29, 2015 | |
| President | Barack Obama |
| Preceded by | Judith G. Garber |
| Succeeded by | Nancy Pettit |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 21, 1959 Michigan, U.S. |
| Spouse | Maria Rosaria Pekala |
| Alma mater | University of Michigan Columbia University (master's degree in international affairs and Master of Philosophy degree in political science) |
He's been married to fellow career diplomat Maria Rosaria Pekala (born Alongi) since 2000. He speaks French, Estonian, Polish and Russian.[3]
