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'''Peter Cianchette''' (born 1961)<ref name=state2/> is a [[Maine]] businessman, politician and former [[United States Ambassador to Costa Rica]].
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|name = Peter Cianchette
|image = PeterCianchette.jpg
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|office = [[United States Ambassador to Costa Rica]]
|president = [[George W. Bush]]<br>[[Barack Obama]]
|term_start = June 12, 2008
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|term_end = June 22, 2009
|predecessor = Peter Brennan {{small|(Acting)}}
|successor = [[Anne Slaughter Andrew|Anne Andrew]]
|state_house1 = Maine
|district1 = 24th
|term_start1 = December 4, 1996
|term_end1 = December 6, 2000
|predecessor1 = [[Santo DiPietro]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=385093|title = Our Campaigns - ME State House 024 Race - Nov 05, 1996}}</ref>
|successor1 = [[Larry Bliss]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=385083|title = Our Campaigns - ME State House 024 Race - Nov 03, 1998}}</ref>
|birth_date = {{birth date and age|1961|6|21}}
|birth_place = [[Waterville, Maine]], U.S.
|death_date =
|death_place =
|party = [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
|education = [[Roger Williams University]]<br>[[University of Maine|University of Maine, Orono]] ([[Bachelor of Arts|BA]])
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'''Peter Ernest Cianchette''' (born June 25, 1961)<ref name=state2/> is an American diplomat, businessman, politician and former [[United States Ambassador to Costa Rica]] from 2008 to 2009. He was elected to the [[Maine House of Representatives]] and served there from 1996 to 2000. Cianchette was the [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]] nominee for [[governor of Maine]] in [[2002 Maine gubernatorial election|2002]], losing to Democrat U.S. Representative [[John Baldacci]].


==Early life and education==
==Early life and education==
Cianchette was born and raised in [[Pittsfield, Maine|Pittsfield]]. He attended [[Maine Central Institute]] and worked as a youth for the Cianbro construction and construction services company which his father, Ival “Bud” Cianchette, and his uncles, Ken, Carl and Chuck, founded in 1949. Cianchette was graduated from the [[University of Maine]] with a business administration degree.<ref name=BDN01>Ricker, Nok-Noi, [http://bangordailynews.com/2009/07/01/business/cianchette-takes-cianbro-post-after-stint-as-us-ambassador/ "Cianchette takes Cianbro post after stint as U.S. ambassador"], ''Bangor Daily News'', July 01, 2009 9:47 pm. Retrieved 2011-08-24.</ref>
Cianchette was raised in [[Pittsfield, Maine]]. He attended [[Maine Central Institute]] and worked as a youth for the [[Cianbro]] construction and construction services company which his father, Ival "Bud" Cianchette, and his uncles, Ken, Carl and [[Alton Cianchette|Chuck]], founded in 1949. Cianchette was graduated from the [[University of Maine]] with a business administration degree.<ref name=BDN01>Ricker, Nok-Noi, [http://bangordailynews.com/2009/07/01/business/cianchette-takes-cianbro-post-after-stint-as-us-ambassador/ "Cianchette takes Cianbro post after stint as U.S. ambassador"], ''Bangor Daily News'', July 01, 2009 9:47 pm. Retrieved 2011-08-24.</ref>


==Career==
==Career==
Ciancette worked in Cianbro’s Dragon Products cement division until 1985. In 1985, he moved to the South Portland area and worked in business there<ref name=BDN01/> with The Cianchette Group, a public affairs management and business consulting firm; the Portland-based private investment firm, CHK Capital Partners; and, starting in 1998, the business and public affairs consulting firm, Pierce Atwood Consulting, where he served as chief operating officer and executive vice-president.<ref name=state/>
Cianchette worked in Cianbro's Dragon Products cement division until 1985. In 1985, he moved to the South Portland area and worked in business there<ref name=BDN01/> with The Cianchette Group, a public affairs management and business consulting firm; the Portland-based private investment firm, CHK Capital Partners; and, starting in 1998, the business and public affairs consulting firm, Pierce Atwood Consulting, where he served as chief operating officer and executive vice-president.<ref name=state/>


===Public sector===
===Public sector===
Cianchette served two terms as a [[Maine House of Representatives|Maine State Representative]] (1996–2000) from South Portland and Cape Elizabeth and was the [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]] candidate in [[Maine gubernatorial election, 2002|Maine's 2002 gubernatorial election]], making a credible showing. He served on the [[National Republican Committee]] and as the Maine General Chairman of the [[George W. Bush|Bush]]-[[Dick Cheney|Cheney]] [[United States presidential election, 2004|2004 re-election campaign]].<ref name=state/><ref name=council/>
Cianchette served two terms as a [[Maine House of Representatives|Maine State Representative]] (1996–2000) from South Portland and Cape Elizabeth and was the [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]] candidate in [[2002 Maine gubernatorial election|Maine's 2002 gubernatorial election]], making a credible showing. He served on the [[National Republican Committee]] and as the Maine General Chairman of the [[George W. Bush|Bush]]-[[Dick Cheney|Cheney]] [[2004 United States presidential election|2004 re-election campaign]].<ref name=state/><ref name=council/>


Cianchette was appointed ambassador by President Bush and sworn in on May 8, 2008. He presented his credentials on June 12, 2008<ref name=state2>{{cite web|title=PETER E. CIANCHETTE(1961-)|publisher=U.S. Department of State|url=http://history.state.gov/departmenthistory/people/cianchette-peter-e|accessdate=2011-07-26}}</ref><ref name=state/><ref name=council/> and served until June 19, 2009.<ref name=state/><ref name=council>{{cite web|title=Peter Cianchette|publisher=[[Council of American Ambassadors]]|url=http://www.americanambassadors.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=Members.view&memberid=324 |accessdate=2011-07-26}}</ref> He was the 56th person to hold the position and was succeeded by Anne S. Andrew.
Cianchette was appointed ambassador by President Bush and sworn in on May 8, 2008. He presented his credentials on June 12, 2008<ref name=state2>{{cite web|title=PETER E. CIANCHETTE(1961-)|publisher=U.S. Department of State|url=https://history.state.gov/departmenthistory/people/cianchette-peter-e|accessdate=2011-07-26}}</ref><ref name=state/><ref name=council/> and served until June 19, 2009.<ref name=state/><ref name=council>{{cite web|title=Peter Cianchette|publisher=[[Council of American Ambassadors]]|url=http://www.americanambassadors.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=Members.view&memberid=324|accessdate=2011-07-26|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110622232127/http://americanambassadors.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=Members.view&memberid=324|archive-date=2011-06-22|url-status=dead}}</ref> He was the 56th person to hold the position and was succeeded by [[Anne S. Andrew]].


===Return to private sector===
===Return to private sector===
After service in Costa Rica, Cianchette rejoined Cianbro as vice president of business development, announced Cianbro chairman and CEO [[Peter Vigue]].
After service in Costa Rica, Cianchette rejoined Cianbro as vice president of business development, announced Cianbro chairman and CEO Peter Vigue.


==Personal and civic life==
==Personal and civic life==
A community and civic activist, Cianchette served as a director on the boards of the [[Make-A-Wish Foundation]] of Maine and also served on the [[Republican National Committee]] and as director of the Greater Portland [[Big Brothers Big Sisters of America|Big Brothers/Big Sisters]], the [[Boy Scouts of America]]/Pine Tree Council, the Portland Chamber of Commerce, the [[Southern Maine Community College]] Foundation, YES! to Youth.<ref name=state>{{cite web|title=Peter Cianchette out of date bio|url=http://www.state.gov/outofdate/bios/104655.htm|publisher=U.S. Department of State|accessdate=2011-07-26}}</ref><ref name=council/> Cianchette is also a brother of [[Pi Kappa Phi]] fraternity.
A community and civic activist, Cianchette served as a director on the boards of the [[Make-A-Wish Foundation]] of Maine and also served on the [[Republican National Committee]] and as director of the Greater Portland [[Big Brothers Big Sisters of America|Big Brothers/Big Sisters]], the [[Boy Scouts of America]]/Pine Tree Council, the Portland Chamber of Commerce, the [[Southern Maine Community College]] Foundation, YES! to Youth.<ref name=state>{{cite web|title=Peter Cianchette out of date bio|url=https://www.state.gov/outofdate/bios/104655.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090213173803/http://www.state.gov/outofdate/bios/104655.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=2009-02-13|publisher=U.S. Department of State|accessdate=2011-07-26}}</ref><ref name=council/> Cianchette is an alumni initiate brother of [[Pi Kappa Phi]] fraternity.


He lives in Maine with his wife Carolyn and their two children, Evan and Maria.<ref name=BDN01/>
He lives in Maine with his wife Carolyn and their two children, Evan and Maria.<ref name=BDN01/>
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==External links==
==External links==
* [http://www.pinetreepolitics.com/2009/09/21/what-is-peter-cianchette-up-to/ "What Is Peter Cianchette Up To?"], ''Pine Tree Politics'', September 21, 2009; speculation about a 2010 gubernatorial run
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20110105035952/http://www.pinetreepolitics.com/2009/09/21/what-is-peter-cianchette-up-to/ "What Is Peter Cianchette Up To?"], ''Pine Tree Politics'', September 21, 2009; speculation about a 2010 gubernatorial run
* [http://exceptionmag.com/news/business/0001343/peter-cianchette-rejoins-cianbro "Peter Cianchette Rejoins Cianbro"] The Exception Magazine, July 2, 2009; link to July 1, 2009 ''Bangor Daily News'' article
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20110710212046/http://exceptionmag.com/news/business/0001343/peter-cianchette-rejoins-cianbro "Peter Cianchette Rejoins Cianbro"] The Exception Magazine, July 2, 2009; link to July 1, 2009 ''Bangor Daily News'' article
*{{C-SPAN|1003354}}
*[https://georgewbush-whitehouse.archives.gov/news/nominations/280.html Presidential Nomination: Peter Ernest Cianchette]


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Latest revision as of 02:58, 9 December 2024

Peter Cianchette
United States Ambassador to Costa Rica
In office
June 12, 2008 – June 22, 2009
PresidentGeorge W. Bush
Barack Obama
Preceded byPeter Brennan (Acting)
Succeeded byAnne Andrew
Member of the Maine House of Representatives
from the 24th district
In office
December 4, 1996 – December 6, 2000
Preceded bySanto DiPietro[1]
Succeeded byLarry Bliss[2]
Personal details
Born (1961-06-21) June 21, 1961 (age 63)
Waterville, Maine, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
EducationRoger Williams University
University of Maine, Orono (BA)

Peter Ernest Cianchette (born June 25, 1961)[3] is an American diplomat, businessman, politician and former United States Ambassador to Costa Rica from 2008 to 2009. He was elected to the Maine House of Representatives and served there from 1996 to 2000. Cianchette was the Republican nominee for governor of Maine in 2002, losing to Democrat U.S. Representative John Baldacci.

Early life and education

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Cianchette was raised in Pittsfield, Maine. He attended Maine Central Institute and worked as a youth for the Cianbro construction and construction services company which his father, Ival "Bud" Cianchette, and his uncles, Ken, Carl and Chuck, founded in 1949. Cianchette was graduated from the University of Maine with a business administration degree.[4]

Career

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Cianchette worked in Cianbro's Dragon Products cement division until 1985. In 1985, he moved to the South Portland area and worked in business there[4] with The Cianchette Group, a public affairs management and business consulting firm; the Portland-based private investment firm, CHK Capital Partners; and, starting in 1998, the business and public affairs consulting firm, Pierce Atwood Consulting, where he served as chief operating officer and executive vice-president.[5]

Public sector

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Cianchette served two terms as a Maine State Representative (1996–2000) from South Portland and Cape Elizabeth and was the Republican candidate in Maine's 2002 gubernatorial election, making a credible showing. He served on the National Republican Committee and as the Maine General Chairman of the Bush-Cheney 2004 re-election campaign.[5][6]

Cianchette was appointed ambassador by President Bush and sworn in on May 8, 2008. He presented his credentials on June 12, 2008[3][5][6] and served until June 19, 2009.[5][6] He was the 56th person to hold the position and was succeeded by Anne S. Andrew.

Return to private sector

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After service in Costa Rica, Cianchette rejoined Cianbro as vice president of business development, announced Cianbro chairman and CEO Peter Vigue.

Personal and civic life

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A community and civic activist, Cianchette served as a director on the boards of the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Maine and also served on the Republican National Committee and as director of the Greater Portland Big Brothers/Big Sisters, the Boy Scouts of America/Pine Tree Council, the Portland Chamber of Commerce, the Southern Maine Community College Foundation, YES! to Youth.[5][6] Cianchette is an alumni initiate brother of Pi Kappa Phi fraternity.

He lives in Maine with his wife Carolyn and their two children, Evan and Maria.[4]

References

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  1. ^ "Our Campaigns - ME State House 024 Race - Nov 05, 1996".
  2. ^ "Our Campaigns - ME State House 024 Race - Nov 03, 1998".
  3. ^ a b "PETER E. CIANCHETTE(1961-)". U.S. Department of State. Retrieved 2011-07-26.
  4. ^ a b c Ricker, Nok-Noi, "Cianchette takes Cianbro post after stint as U.S. ambassador", Bangor Daily News, July 01, 2009 9:47 pm. Retrieved 2011-08-24.
  5. ^ a b c d e "Peter Cianchette out of date bio". U.S. Department of State. Archived from the original on 2009-02-13. Retrieved 2011-07-26.
  6. ^ a b c d "Peter Cianchette". Council of American Ambassadors. Archived from the original on 2011-06-22. Retrieved 2011-07-26.
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Party political offices
Preceded by Republican nominee for Governor of Maine
2002 		Succeeded by
Diplomatic posts
Preceded by United States Ambassador to Costa Rica
2008–2009 		Succeeded by
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