James B. Smith | |
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| United States Ambassador to Saudi Arabia | |
| In office October 31, 2009[1] – September 27, 2013 | |
| President | Barack Obama |
| Preceded by | Ford M. Fraker |
| Succeeded by | Joseph W. Westphal |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1952 (age 71–72) Brooks, Georgia, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Dr. Janet Breslin-Smith |
| Alma mater | U.S. Air Force Academy Indiana University |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service | United States Air Force |
| Years of service | 1974–2002 |
| Rank | Brigadier general |
| Battles/wars | Gulf War |
James B. Smith (born 1952) is the former United States Ambassador to Saudi Arabia. Selected by President Barack Obama, he was sworn in on September 16, 2009. He left his post on September 27, 2013.
Prior to his appointment, Ambassador Smith had served in a variety of executive positions with Raytheon Company involving corporate strategic planning, aircraft manufacturing, and international business development.