Jon Huntsman, Jr.

Date of Birth: March 26, 1960

Zodiac Sign: Aries

Date of Death: *Not applicable*

Biography

Jon Huntsman Jr. is an American politician, diplomat, and businessman who has served in various high-profile roles, including Governor of Utah, United States Ambassador to China, and United States Ambassador to Russia. Born into a prominent family, Huntsman has leveraged his background to make significant contributions to both the public and private sectors. He was born on March 26, 1960, in Redwood City, California, to Karen and Jon Huntsman Sr., a billionaire businessman and philanthropist. Huntsman graduated from the University of Pennsylvania with a degree in International Politics. He began his political career as a staff assistant to Ronald Reagan. He later served under Presidents George H.W. Bush and George W. Bush in various capacities, including Deputy U.S. Trade Representative. As Governor of Utah from 2005 to 2009, Huntsman was known for his centrist policies and efforts to improve the state’s economy and education system. After resigning as governor, he was appointed U.S. Ambassador to China by President Barack Obama, a role he held from 2009 to 2011. Huntsman ran for the Republican nomination for President in the 2012 election but was unsuccessful. He later served as U.S. Ambassador to Russia from 2017 to 2019 under President Donald Trump.

5 Interesting Facts about Jon Huntsman, Jr.

1. Jon Huntsman Jr. is fluent in Mandarin Chinese, a skill he utilized during his tenure as U.S. Ambassador to China.

2. He dropped out of high school to join a rock band but later completed his education.

3. Huntsman was the first U.S. Ambassador to Russia to visit all 85 of Russia’s federal subjects.

4. He is a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

5. Huntsman has served on the boards of several major corporations, including Caterpillar Inc. and Ford Motor Company.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Jon Huntsman, Jr.

1. “In our own lives, we need to understand that the best way to move forward is to try to be the best we can be at what we do.”

2. “We must reignite the American Dream.”

3. “You can’t win the presidency without winning a significant number of independents.”

4. “We need to be honest about the challenges we face and move forward with a sense of optimism and possibility.”

5. “Engagement is not appeasement. Engagement is not surrender.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

Jon Huntsman Jr.’s highest net worth is estimated to be around $1 billion, largely due to his family’s business, the Huntsman Corporation.

Children

Jon Huntsman Jr. and his wife, Mary Kaye Huntsman, have seven children: 1. Mary Anne Huntsman 2. Abigail Huntsman 3. Elizabeth Huntsman 4. Jon Huntsman III 5. William Huntsman 6. Gracie Mei Huntsman (adopted from China) 7. Asha Bharati Huntsman (adopted from India)