Carol Boyd Hallett Explained

Carol Boyd Hallett
Office1:14th Commissioner of the United States Customs Service
President1:George H. W. Bush
Term Start1:November 3, 1989
Term End1:January 18, 1993
Predecessor1:William Von Raab
Successor1:George J. Weise
Office2:6th United States Ambassador to the Bahamas
President2:Ronald Reagan
George H. W. Bush
Term Start2:November 17, 1986
Term End2:May 10, 1989
Predecessor2:Lev Dobriansky
Successor2:Chic Hecht
Office3:Minority Leader of the California Assembly
Term3:1979–1981
Predecessor3:Paul V. Priolo
Successor3:Robert W. Naylor
State Assembly4:California
District4:29th
Term Start4:December 6, 1976
Term End4:November 30, 1982
Predecessor4:Bob Nimmo
Successor4:Eric Seastrand
Birth Date:16 October 1937
Birth Place:Oakland, California
Party:Republican
Spouse:James T. Hallett (m. 1958)

Carol Boyd Hallett (born October 16, 1937) is an American executive, former politician, and government official. A Republican, she served in the California State Assembly from the 29th district from 1976 to 1982 and as the United States Ambassador to the Bahamas from 1986 to 1989. She also served as Commissioner of the United States Customs Service from 1989 to 1993.[1] [2] In 1995 she was named the first female President and CEO of the Air Transport Association, now known as Airlines for America.[3] Om 2003 she became counsel to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.[4] Hallett is a pilot herself, with at least 5,000 hours in 2022.[5]

In 2009, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce created the Carol B. Hallett Award to honor those who have has provided significant contributions to the aerospace industry.[6]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Anti-Drug Battle Tops Agenda for Outspoken U.S. Envoy to Bahamas . Articles.latimes.com . 1988-05-12 . 2018-01-07.
  2. Web site: Two Californians in Line for Treasury Positions . Articles.latimes.com . 1989-10-12 . 2018-01-07.
  3. Web site: Air Transport Association Names First Woman President . 2022-04-04 . AP NEWS . en.
  4. Web site: Horizon Lines Expands Board of Directors to 11 Members from Eight . 2024-05-31 . www.prnewswire.com . en.
  5. Web site: Wildes . Michael . 2022-09-06 . U.S. Chamber of Commerce To Address Most Important Issues Facing the Aviation Industry . 2024-05-31 . FLYING Magazine . en.
  6. Web site: The Carol B. Hallett Award . 2024-05-31 . www.uschamber.com . en.
  7. Web site: Jetpack . Distinguished Statesman & Stateswoman of Aviation Award . 2024-05-31 . en.
  8. Web site: Griffith . Stephanie . 2023-09-19 . Ambassador Carol B. Hallett to Receive the 2023 Engen Trophy . 2024-05-31 . Aero Club of Washington . en-US.