David T. Fischer | |
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.jpg) Official portrait,c. 2020–2021 | |
| 21stUnited States Ambassador toMorocco | |
| In office January 16, 2020 – January 20, 2021 | |
| President | Donald Trump |
| Preceded by | Dwight L. Bush Sr. |
| Succeeded by | David Greene (acting) Puneet Talwar |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1946 (age 79–80) |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | Parsons College |
| Occupation | Business Executive |
David Thomas Fischer[1] (born 1946) is an Americanbusiness executive, civic leader, andphilanthropist.[2] He was confirmed in 2019 as theUnited States Ambassador to Morocco[3] and served in this role until 2021.
Fischer served aschairman andCEO of The Suburban Collection/Suburban Collection Holdings, a privately held conglomerate consisting of a U.S. dealership group, accessories and parts distribution throughout much of the United States, and logistics and fleet management throughout North America and Canada.[4] In 2017, Suburban Collection division GLS was selected as a General Motors "Supplier of the Year."[5] He has also served as chairmanemeritus for theNorth American International Auto Show.
Fischer was born in 1946 inDetroit. His father founded the future Suburban Collection in 1948[6] as a singleOldsmobile dealership in Birmingham, Michigan.[7] Fischer earned a B.A. fromParsons College, and attended executive education atHarvard Business School.[8] Following his graduation, he became CEO and partner in 1975. Upon purchasing Suburban from his father,[9] Fischer became principal owner in 1978,[10] growing Suburban to the 12th largest privately owned dealership group in the U.S. based on revenue[7] with 32 brands at more than 50 locations throughout Michigan.[11] He stepped down from his role as chairman and CEO of the company when he was confirmed by the Senate as Ambassador to Morocco on December 19, 2019. His son, David Fischer, Jr., took over the role.[12] In 2021, Fischer resumed his role as Chairman of Suburban Collection Holdings.[13] The Suburban Collection was acquired by Lithia Motors that year.[14]
Fischer served as a member of the Judicial Tenure Commission for the State of Michigan, Emeritus Director of the Detroit Institute of Arts, Chair of the Board of Trustees of Oakland University, on the Board of Trustees of the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan and on the Board of Trustees for theCollege for Creative Studies.[13]
Fischer was nominated by PresidentDonald Trump in November 2017, and began hisconfirmation hearing in theSenate Committee on Foreign Relations in August 2018.[15] He was confirmed by the Senate December 19, 2019[16] and sworn in on January 16, 2020.[15]
Fischer was instrumental in putting forth the Abraham Peace accords[8] and received the National Security Medal from President Donald J. Trump.[17] He was also awarded the Wissam Alaouite of the Order of Commander by His Majesty KingMohammed VI of Morocco.[18]
He left office on January 20, 2021. Fischer serves on the Advisory Board of Abraham Accords Institute for Peace[19] and is a member of the Council of American Ambassadors.[8]
Fischer maintains residences inPalm Beach, Florida[20] andBloomfield Hills, Michigan with his wife, Jennifer. They have three adult sons and ten grandchildren.[8] He was awarded an Honorary Doctorate in Science from Oakland University and Honorary Doctorate of Fine Arts from the College of Creative Studies.[8] In May 14, 2022, Amb. Fischer and his wife, Jennifer, both received theEllis Island Medal of Honor from the Ellis Island Honors Society.[21]
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| Preceded by | United States Ambassador to Morocco 2020–2021 | Succeeded by David Greene Chargé d'Affaires |