James D. Pettit

James Pettit
Official portrait, 2015
United States Ambassador to Moldova
In office
January 16, 2015 – September 24, 2018
PresidentBarack Obama
Donald Trump
Preceded byWilliam H. Moser
Succeeded byDereck J. Hogan
Personal details
Born1956 (age 67–68)
North Dakota, United States
Alma materIowa State University
National War College

James D. Pettit (born 1956)[1] is an American diplomat, who served as United States Ambassador to Moldova in 2015–2018. He was nominated by President Barack Obama and confirmed by the Senate. Pettit was sworn in as U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Moldova on January 16, 2015. He presented his credentials to President Nicolae Timofti on January 30, 2015.[2]