Background
Nay, John R. was born in 1953.
United States ambassador to Suriname
Nay, John R. was born in 1953.
Bachelor in History, Andrews University. Master of Arts in History, Andrews University. Master in National Security Strategy, National Defense University.
Joined United States Foreign Service United States Department State, 1977. Consular officer Embassy, Taiwan, 1978—1980. Economic officer United States Consulate General, Singapore, 1980—1982, consular chief Calgary, Canada, 1985—1989, American Institute in Taiwan, Taipei, 1989—1993.
Analyst Cambodia and Korean affairs United States Department State, Washington, 1982—1985, deputy director Pacific Island affairs, 1993—1995, regional consular officer Southern Africa Johannesburg, 1996—1999, minister counselor consular affairs United States Embassy New Delhi, 1999—2002, senior inspector Office of Inspector General Washington, 2002—2003, United States consul general Toronto, 2006—2009, United States ambassador to Republic of Suriname Paramaribo, since 2009.
Married Judith Ashdon. 3 children.