Frank Lavin
Frank Lavin | |
|---|---|
Lavin in 1987 | |
| United States Ambassador to Singapore | |
| In office September 10, 2001 – October 11, 2005 | |
| President | George W. Bush |
| Preceded by | Steven Green |
| Succeeded by | Patricia Herbold |
| White House Director of Political Affairs | |
| In office March 16, 1987 – January 20, 1989 Serving with Frank Donatelli | |
| President | Ronald Reagan |
| Preceded by | Haley Barbour |
| Succeeded by | James Wray |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Franklin L. Lavin October 26, 1957 Canton, Ohio, U.S. |
| Party | Republican |
| Education | Georgetown University (BS, MS) Johns Hopkins University (MA) University of Pennsylvania (MBA) |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Navy |
| Rank | Lieutenant commander |
| Unit | U.S. Naval Reserve |
Franklin L. Lavin (born October 26, 1957) is an American diplomat, international business advisor, author, and public speaker who served as the White House Political Director from 1987 to 1989, United States Ambassador to Singapore from 2001 to 2005, and as Under Secretary for International Trade in the U.S. Department of Commerce from 2005 to 2007. Lavin held senior roles in the Reagan, George H. W. Bush, and George W. Bush administrations, focusing on foreign policy, trade policy, and White House operations. In the private sector, he has held leadership positions in corporate banking and e-commerce. Lavin is a frequent commentator on trade, U.S. foreign policy, and U.S. politics.