Trump nominates former Utah governor Jon Huntsman as US ambassador to Russia
"Trump today announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key positions in his Administration… Governor John Huntsman Jr. of Utah to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Russian Federation," the release stated on Tuesday.
The official was elected to be a governor for the state of Utah and served in this position from 2005 to 2009.
In the private sector he has headed a number of corporate executive boards including Hilton, Chevron, Ford Motor Company, and Caterpillar, the release noted.
US media first reported in March, citing Trump administration sources, that Huntsman had been offered the post of the US ambassador to Russia. Huntsman was said to have accepted the offer.