James W. Pardew
James W. Pardew | |
|---|---|
| United States Ambassador to Bulgaria | |
| In office April 1, 2002 – July 30, 2005 | |
| President | George W. Bush |
| Preceded by | Richard Monroe Miles |
| Succeeded by | John Beyrle |
| Personal details | |
| Born | James William Pardew Jr. February 5, 1944 |
| Died | June 2, 2021 (aged 77) |
| Spouse | Kathy Hoffman |
| Children | 3 |
| Profession | Diplomat, Ambassador, Military officer |
| Awards | Defense Superior Service Medal Legion of Merit (2) Bronze Star (2) Distinguished Honor Award |
James William Pardew Jr. (February 5, 1944 – June 2, 2021) was an American diplomat, international negotiator, military officer, and United States Ambassador to Bulgaria. After serving as a military intelligence officer in the United States Army for 28 years, Pardew entered the arena of international diplomacy with a heavy focus on the Balkans, where he was instrumental in coordinating agreements and peace resolutions, as well as heading major State Department programs such as the Bosnian Train-and-equip program.