Ron Weiser | |
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Chair of the Michigan Republican Party | |
In office February 6, 2021 – February 18, 2023 | |
Preceded by | Laura Cox |
Succeeded by | Kristina Karamo |
In office February 11, 2017 – February 23, 2019 | |
Preceded by | Ronna McDaniel |
Succeeded by | Laura Cox |
In office February 1, 2009 – January 29, 2011 | |
Preceded by | Saul Anuzis |
Succeeded by | Bobby Schostak |
Member of the University of Michigan Board of Regents | |
Assumed office January 1, 2017 | |
Preceded by | Laurence Deitch |
United States Ambassador to Slovakia | |
In office December 5, 2001 – December 19, 2004 | |
President | George W. Bush |
Preceded by | Carl Spielvogel |
Succeeded by | Skip Vallee |
Personal details | |
Born | South Bend, Indiana, U.S. | July 7, 1945
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Eileen Weiser (m. 1983-2021) |
Children | 3 |
Education | University of Michigan (BA) |
Ronald N. Weiser (born July 7, 1945) is an American businessman and Republican Party donor and financier. Weiser founded a real estate company. He held fundraising roles for the presidential campaigns of George W. Bush and John McCain. He was chairman of the Michigan Republican Party from 2009–2011, 2017–2019, and 2021–2023. He was U.S. ambassador to Slovakia during Bush's first term (2001–2004), and was elected to the Board of Regents of the University of Michigan in 2016.