World Affairs Council of Charlotte Underwriting and Table Purchase WACC Speaker Series , Career Ambassador Wednesday, September 5, 2018 Hilton Charlotte Center City VIP Reception: 11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | Lunch: 12:00 – 1:30 p.m.

Ryan Crocker, U.S. Career Ambassador to , Iraq, Pakistan, Syria, Kuwait, and (1993-2012) "Middle East Meltdown: Causes & Consequences"

Ryan Crocker is a Diplomat in Residence at the Woodrow Wilson School, , for the academic year 2017-2018. He is on a leave of absence as executive professor at Texas A&M University where he served as dean of the Bush School of Government & Public Service until August 2016. He also has had appointments as the James Schlesinger Distinguished Visiting Professor at the University of Virginia and as the first Kissinger Senior Fellow at Yale University.

He retired from the Foreign Service in April 2009 after a career of over 37 years but was recalled to active duty by President Obama to serve as U.S Ambassador to Afghanistan in 2011. He has severed as a U.S Ambassador six times: Afghanistan (2011-2012), Iraq (2007- 2009), Pakistan (2004-2007), Syria (1998-2001), Kuwait (1994-1997), and Lebanon (1990- 1993). He has also served as the International Affairs Advisor at the National War College, where he joined the faculty in 2003. From May to August 2003, he was in as the first Director of Governance for the Coalition Provisional Authority and was Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs from August 2001 to May 2003. Since joining the Foreign Service in 1971, he has also had assignments in , , Iraq and Egypt, as well as Washington. He was assigned to the American Embassy in during the Israeli invasion of Lebanon in 1982 and the bombings of the embassy and the Marine barracks in 1983. Benefits of Underwriting a WACC Speaker Series program: Born in Spokane, Washington, he grew up in an Air Force family, attending schools in Morocco, Canada, and Turkey, as well as the U.S. He received a B.A in English in 1971 and ♦ Increase corporate visibility through an honorary Doctor of Laws degree in 2001 from (Washington). He also program and education holds an honorary Doctorate in National Security Affairs from the National Defense sponsorships University (2010), honorary Doctor of Laws degrees from Gonzaga University (2009) and ♦ Build, maintain and strengthen Seton Hall University (2012), as well as an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree from professional and client networks the American University of Afghanistan (2013). He is a member of the Council on Foreign through Council events Relations, the American Academy of Diplomacy, and the Association of American ♦ Reach out to high-level Ambassadors. In August 2013, he was confirmed by the Senate to serve on professionals and leaders in the the Broadcasting Board of Governors which oversees all U.S. government-supported civilian Charlotte community international media. He is also on the board of directors for Mercy Corps international and is ♦ Learn about international affairs and a Trustee of the Rockefeller Brothers Fund. current events from foreign delegates, world leaders, state Ambassador Crocker received the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nations highest officials and renowned authors civilian award, in 2009. His other awards include the Presidential Distinguished and ♦ Support international education in Meritorious Service Awards, the Secretary of State’s Distinguished Service Award (2008 and the Charlotte community 2012), the Department of Defense Medal for Distinguished Civilian Service (1997 and 2008) and for Distinguished Public Service (2012), the Award for Valor and the American Foreign Service Association Rivkin Award for creative dissent. He received the National Clandestine Service’s Donovan Award in 2009 and the Director of Central Intelligence’s Director’s Award in 2012. In 2011, he was awarded the Marshall Medal by the Association of the United States Army. In January 2002, he was sent to Afghanistan to reopen the American Embassy in Kabul. He subsequently received the Robert C. Frasure Memorial Award for “exceptional courage and leadership” in Afghanistan. In September 2004, President Bush conferred on him the personal rank of Career Ambassador, the highest in the Foreign Service. In May 2009, Secretary of the State Hilary Clinton announced the establishment of Ryan C. Crocker Award for Outstanding Achievement in Expeditionary Diplomacy. In July 2012, he was named an Honorary Marine, the 75th civilian so honored in the history of the Corps. Presenting Sponsor - $2000 Envoy Sponsor - $1000 ♦ Two tables of 8 with preferred seating at the luncheon ♦ One table of 8 with preferred seating at the luncheon ♦ Two seats at the Head Table with Ambassador Crocker ♦ One seat at the Head Table with Ambassador Crocker ♦ Opportunity for a key executive to introduce Ambassador ♦ Logo on WACC home page and online invitations Crocker ♦ Photograph of your group with Ambassador Crocker ♦ Logo on WACC home page and online invitations ♦ Recognition from podium and banner displayed at the ♦ Photograph of your group with Ambassador Crocker event ♦ Recognition from podium and banner displayed at the event

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