David T. Fischer
David T. Fischer | |
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| 41st United States Ambassador to Morocco | |
| In office January 16, 2020 – January 20, 2021 | |
| President | Donald Trump |
| Preceded by | Dwight L. Bush Sr. |
| Succeeded by | David Greene (acting) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1946 (age 74–75) Detroit, Michigan |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | Parsons College |
| Occupation | Business Executive |
David T. Fischer is an American business executive, civic leader, and philanthropist[1] and served as the United States Ambassador to Morocco from 2020 to 2021.
Fischer was the chairman and CEO of The Suburban Collection, an auto dealership in Troy, Michigan. The business is the 16th-largest auto dealership in the United States based on units sold, according to a 2018 ranking by Automotive News.[2] Along with that, he has served as chairman emeritus for the North American International Auto Show.[3]
Early life and career[]
Fischer was born in 1946 in Detroit. His father owned Suburban Oldsmobile, an auto dealership in Troy. He went to Parsons College, where he studied business and graduated in 1968. Following his graduation, he became a service advisor for his dad's dealership, which he took over in 1978.[4] He stepped down from his role as chairman and CEO of the company when he was confirmed by the Senate on December 19, 2019. His son, David Fischer, Jr., took over the role.[5]
Ambassador to Morocco[]
Fischer was nominated by President Donald Trump in November 2017, and began his confirmation hearing in the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations in August 2018.[6] He was sworn in on January 16, 2020. He left office on January 20, 2021.
Personal life[]
Fischer has a residence in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan with his wife, Jennifer. They have three adult sons and ten grandchildren.[3]
He has donated to various Republican candidates, including Donald Trump, John McCain, Paul Ryan, Todd Young, Marco Rubio, and Jeb Bush.[4]
References[]
- ^ Johnson, Morris. "David T. Fisher of The Suburban Collection in Troy Becomes U.S. Ambassador to Morocco". Dbusiness. Hour Media. Retrieved 14 April 2021.
- ^ Top 150 Dealership Groups. Automotive News. March 25, 2019. p. 5. Retrieved May 16, 2020.
- ^ a b "Ambassador David T. Fischer". U.S. Embassy and Consulate in Morocco. Retrieved May 16, 2020.
- ^ a b "His Excellency David Fischer". The Washington Diplomat. Retrieved May 16, 2020.
- ^ Frank, Annalise (December 28, 2019). "Suburban Collection's David Fischer confirmed as ambassador to Morocco". Automotive News. Retrieved May 16, 2020.
- ^ Kasraoui, Safaa (December 20, 2019). "Who is David T Fischer, the New US Ambassador to Morocco?". Morocco World News. Retrieved May 16, 2020.
External links[]
- Living people
- 1946 births
- 21st-century American diplomats
- Ambassadors of the United States to Morocco
- American automobile salespeople
- Trump administration personnel
- Parsons College alumni
- American chief executives in the automobile industry
- People from Bloomfield Hills, Michigan