Judith Pryor
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Judith DelZoppo Pryor is an American businesswoman currently serving as the vice president of the Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM). She previously served on its board of directors during the Trump administration.
Early life and education
[edit]Pryor holds a B.A. in Communication from Bowling Green State University and served on the BGSU Foundation Board from 2016 to 2019.[1]
Career
[edit]Pryor previously worked with companies in the satellite industry including WorldSpace Satellite Radio and COMSAT.[1]
Obama administration
[edit]Pryor previously served in the Obama-Biden administration at the International Development Finance Corporation (formerly OPIC). As the Vice President for External Affairs, she oversaw congressional and public affairs, communications, and U.S. small business development.[1]
EXIM under Trump
[edit]On October 3, 2017, President Donald Trump nominated Pryor to be a member of the board of directors of EXIM.[2] She was confirmed by the Senate on May 8, 2019, by a vote of 77–19.[3][4]
Pryor started her position on May 10, 2019.
Tenure
[edit]Pryor's area of focus encompasses Africa and the Middle East, renewable energy, storage and efficiency, and women and minority-owned businesses.[1]
EXIM under Biden
[edit]On July 19, 2021, President Joe Biden nominated Pryor to be the Vice President of EXIM.[1] She was confirmed by the Senate on March 30, 2022, by a vote of 69–30.[5][6]
Pryor began serving in her new role on April 5, 2022.
Personal life
[edit]Pryor is a native of Cleveland, Ohio. She resides in Washington, DC with her husband and son.[1]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e f "President Biden Announces Three Key Nominations". The White House. 19 July 2021. Retrieved 3 June 2022.
- ^ "President Donald J. Trump Announces Intent to Nominate Personnel to Key Administration Posts". The White House. Retrieved 3 June 2022.
- ^ "PN54 — Judith DelZoppo Pryor — Export-Import Bank of the United States 116th Congress (2019-2020)". US Congress. Retrieved 3 June 2022.
- ^ "On the Nomination (Confirmation Judith DelZoppo Pryor, of Ohio, to a Member of the Export-Import Bank of the United States)". US Senate. Retrieved 3 June 2022.
- ^ "PN1517 — Judith DelZoppo Pryor — Export-Import Bank of the United States 117th Congress (2021-2022)". US Congress. Retrieved 3 June 2022.
- ^ "On the Nomination (Confirmation: Judith DelZoppo Pryor, of Ohio, to be First Vice President of the Export-Import Bank of the United States)". US Senate. Retrieved 3 June 2022.
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