Wally Brewster | |
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| United States Ambassador to the Dominican Republic | |
| In office December 9, 2013 – January 20, 2017 | |
| President | Barack Obama |
| Preceded by | Raul Yzaguirre |
| Succeeded by | Robin Bernstein |
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| Born | 1960 (age 63–64) Lindale, Texas, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Bob Satawake |
| Alma mater | Tyler Junior College Texas A&M University |
James Walter Brewster Jr. (born 1960), commonly known as Wally Brewster, served as the United States Ambassador to the Dominican Republic. He was unanimously confirmed by the Senate of the United States on November 14, 2013. Brewster was the first person in a same-sex marriage to represent the United States at the ambassadorial level in the Americas. He left office on January 20, 2017.[1] Ambassador Brewster currently serves as a Principal for Insignias Global, an international political and brand advisory firm. He also serves on the Advisory Board for the Atlantic Council, Parliamentarians for Global Action and the National Democratic institute.
- ^ Revesz, Rachel (January 20, 2017). "Donald Trump has fired all foreign US ambassadors with nobody to replace them". The Independent. Retrieved January 20, 2017.