Charles J. Swindells (1942–)

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Non-career appointee
State of Residence: Oregon

Concurrent Appointments
1. Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary (New Zealand)
  Appointed: July 12, 2001
  Presentation of Credentials: October 12, 2001
  Termination of Mission: Left post on August 21, 2005
  - Also accredited to Samoa; resident at Wellington.
2. Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary (Samoa)
  Appointed: July 12, 2001
  Presentation of Credentials: February 12, 2002
  Termination of Mission: Left Wellington August 21, 2005
  - Also accredited to New Zealand; resident at Wellington.