Theodore C. Maino
Theodore C. Maino (October 29, 1913 – 1997) was a political appointee who served as the American Ambassador to Botswana. A close friend of William P. Clark Jr. and an avid big game hunter, the construction company executive “ asked the White House to appoint him Ambassador to Kenya, a country whose game parks are among the best in the world.” The post wasn’t available but in October 1982, he was off to Botswana as Ambassador.[1] He served until 1985.,[2][3]
Maino was president of Maino Construction Co., Inc., in San Luis Obispo, California since 1954 and vice president and general superintendent from 1946-1954. He was owner of Maino Properties Commercial Rentals in 1954-1981 and chairman of the board of Swift Air Lines, Inc. from 1969-1980. He was president of San Luis Obispo Savings and Loan Association in 1967-1975 and was director of Central Savings and Loan Association in 1946-1967. Maino graduated from the University of Santa Clara (R.S., 1935).[4]
References
- ^ Rosellini, Lynn (November 16, 1982). "POLITICS, AMBASSADORSHIPS: THE TWAIN SHALL MEET". The New York Times. Retrieved 24 January 2020.
- ^ "Theodore C. Maino (1913–1997)". Office of the Historian. Retrieved 24 January 2020.
- ^ Unger, Sanford (September 19, 1982). "Where Do We Find These Envoy Clowns?". Retrieved 24 January 2020.
- ^ "Nominations & Appointments, August 9, 1982". Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum. Retrieved 24 January 2020.
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