Francis R. Fannon Explained

Francis R. Fannon
Office:1st Assistant Secretary of State for Energy Resources
President:Donald Trump
Term Start:May 29, 2018
Term End:January 20, 2021
Predecessor:Position created
Successor:Geoffrey R. Pyatt
Birth Place:Orange, California, U.S.
Education:Radford University (BA)
University of Denver (JD & MA)

Francis R. Fannon is the inaugural holder of the United States Assistant Secretary of State for Energy Resources position, serving in that capacity since May 29, 2018.[1] [2] He left office on January 20, 2021.

Life and career

Fannon reported to Under Secretary of State Keith Krach, where they together led a clean energy initiative creating a Clean Minerals Network, also called the Energy Resource Governance Initiative (ERGI).[3] Previously, Fannon had worked as a partner in the Coefficient Group consulting firm, managing director of BHP’s Corporate Affairs office, Senior Director at Murphy Oil, and various roles in US Senate offices, including key work on the Energy Policy Act of 2005.[4]

Fannon was appointed on January 18, 2018. He was confirmed by voice vote of the Senate on May 24, 2018. He assumed office May 29, 2018.[5] He left office on January 20, 2021.

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Fannon, Francis R. . https://web.archive.org/web/20180614024607/https://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/biog/283189.htm . dead . 14 June 2018 . U.S. Department of State . 5 August 2018.
  2. News: Donald Trump hires ex-BHP lobbyist Frank Fannon . 5 August 2018 . Financial Review . 17 January 2018.
  3. Web site: Under Secretary for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment Keith Krach And Assistant Secretary for Energy Resources Francis R. Fannon Briefing on Recent Travel to Central and South America. 2021-08-16. United States Department of State. en-US.
  4. Web site: President Donald J. Trump Announces Intent to Nominate Personnel to Key Administration Posts . . . 5 August 2018.
  5. Web site: PN1445 - Nomination of Francis R. Fannon for Department of State, 115th Congress (2017-2018). May 24, 2018.