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==Career== |
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During the [[Bill Clinton|Clinton Administration]] Erwin served in two positions. In 1997, President Clinton appointed him to the [[Board of directors|Board of Directors]] of the [[Overseas Private Investment Corporation]]. This organization promotes the [[Foreign relations of the United States|foreign policy of the United States]] through the [[United States Department of State|State Department]]. From 1999-2001 Erwin served as [[Ambassadors from the United States|United States Ambassador]] to the [[Mauritius|Republic of Mauritius]], the [[Seychelles|Republic of the Seychelles]] and the [[Federal Islamic Republic of the Comoros]].{{cn}} |
During the [[Bill Clinton|Clinton Administration]] Erwin served in two positions. In 1997, President Clinton appointed him to the [[Board of directors|Board of Directors]] of the [[Overseas Private Investment Corporation]]. This organization promotes the [[Foreign relations of the United States|foreign policy of the United States]] through the [[United States Department of State|State Department]]. From 1999-2001 Erwin served as [[Ambassadors from the United States|United States Ambassador]] to the [[Mauritius|Republic of Mauritius]], the [[Seychelles|Republic of the Seychelles]] and the [[Federal Islamic Republic of the Comoros]].{{cn|date=March 2015}} |
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Currently, Erwin is an author, businessman, banker, lay minister, husband, father and grandfather. He lives and writes in [[Charlotte, North Carolina]]. His books include ''An Unlikely Journey - Make a Difference. Do Good. Have Fun,'' ''Life's Lessons: Lines of Wisdom from a Faithful Stream'', and ''The Practical Ambassador''. He also wrote a collection of "For the Journey" books, including ''Faith For the Journey'', ''Collected Wisdom For the Journey'', and ''Humor For the Journey''. He is represented by Avenir Press, LLC, where he also blogs. He is active in civic affairs and has served on the boards of over thirty civic, charitable, and educational organizations. Erwin was an [[Professor|Adjunct Professor]] at the Business School of [[Winthrop University]] for several years and has guest lectured at many schools and universities.{{cn}} |
Currently, Erwin is an author, businessman, banker, lay minister, husband, father and grandfather. He lives and writes in [[Charlotte, North Carolina]]. His books include ''An Unlikely Journey - Make a Difference. Do Good. Have Fun,'' ''Life's Lessons: Lines of Wisdom from a Faithful Stream'', and ''The Practical Ambassador''. He also wrote a collection of "For the Journey" books, including ''Faith For the Journey'', ''Collected Wisdom For the Journey'', and ''Humor For the Journey''. He is represented by Avenir Press, LLC, where he also blogs. He is active in civic affairs and has served on the boards of over thirty civic, charitable, and educational organizations. Erwin was an [[Professor|Adjunct Professor]] at the Business School of [[Winthrop University]] for several years and has guest lectured at many schools and universities.{{cn|date=March 2015}} |
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He received an [[Honorary degree|honorary Doctorate]] of Humane Letters from Winthrop University in 1994. In 2000 Erwin received the “[[Order of the Long Leaf Pine]]” from the Governor of [[North Carolina]]. This is the highest civilian honor bestowed by the state. In 2007 Erwin was ordained as a Minister of [[the Methodist Church]].{{cn}} |
He received an [[Honorary degree|honorary Doctorate]] of Humane Letters from Winthrop University in 1994. In 2000 Erwin received the “[[Order of the Long Leaf Pine]]” from the Governor of [[North Carolina]]. This is the highest civilian honor bestowed by the state. In 2007 Erwin was ordained as a Minister of [[the Methodist Church]].{{cn|date=March 2015}} |
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Erwin studied [[real estate]] at [[University of Tennessee|the University of Tennessee]] and in 1969, became a real estate administrator for [[United Parcel Service]]. He served four years of [[active duty]] in [[United States Air Force|the United States Air Force]], and two years on inactive reserve status. He currently serves on the Board of Directors of NewDominion Bank, Chairman The Avenir Foundation, Chairman Emeritus, [[Trustee|Board of Trustees]] of [[Echo Foundation|The Echo Foundation]], the Board of Advisors of The African Presidential Archives and Research Center at [[Boston University]], the Board Trustees of [[University of North Carolina at Charlotte|The University of North Carolina at Charlotte]] and the Lynnwood Foundation Board.{{cn}} |
Erwin studied [[real estate]] at [[University of Tennessee|the University of Tennessee]] and in 1969, became a real estate administrator for [[United Parcel Service]]. He served four years of [[active duty]] in [[United States Air Force|the United States Air Force]], and two years on inactive reserve status. He currently serves on the Board of Directors of NewDominion Bank, Chairman The Avenir Foundation, Chairman Emeritus, [[Trustee|Board of Trustees]] of [[Echo Foundation|The Echo Foundation]], the Board of Advisors of The African Presidential Archives and Research Center at [[Boston University]], the Board Trustees of [[University of North Carolina at Charlotte|The University of North Carolina at Charlotte]] and the Lynnwood Foundation Board.{{cn|date=March 2015}} |
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==Personal== |
==Personal== |
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Mark Erwin (born March 30, 1944, Coral Gables, Florida) is a former U.S. ambassador and the President of Erwin Capital, Inc., a family-owned investment company in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Career
During the Clinton Administration Erwin served in two positions. In 1997, President Clinton appointed him to the Board of Directors of the Overseas Private Investment Corporation. This organization promotes the foreign policy of the United States through the State Department. From 1999-2001 Erwin served as United States Ambassador to the Republic of Mauritius, the Republic of the Seychelles and the Federal Islamic Republic of the Comoros.[citation needed]
Currently, Erwin is an author, businessman, banker, lay minister, husband, father and grandfather. He lives and writes in Charlotte, North Carolina. His books include An Unlikely Journey - Make a Difference. Do Good. Have Fun, Life's Lessons: Lines of Wisdom from a Faithful Stream, and The Practical Ambassador. He also wrote a collection of "For the Journey" books, including Faith For the Journey, Collected Wisdom For the Journey, and Humor For the Journey. He is represented by Avenir Press, LLC, where he also blogs. He is active in civic affairs and has served on the boards of over thirty civic, charitable, and educational organizations. Erwin was an Adjunct Professor at the Business School of Winthrop University for several years and has guest lectured at many schools and universities.[citation needed]
He received an honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters from Winthrop University in 1994. In 2000 Erwin received the “Order of the Long Leaf Pine” from the Governor of North Carolina. This is the highest civilian honor bestowed by the state. In 2007 Erwin was ordained as a Minister of the Methodist Church.[citation needed]
Erwin studied real estate at the University of Tennessee and in 1969, became a real estate administrator for United Parcel Service. He served four years of active duty in the United States Air Force, and two years on inactive reserve status. He currently serves on the Board of Directors of NewDominion Bank, Chairman The Avenir Foundation, Chairman Emeritus, Board of Trustees of The Echo Foundation, the Board of Advisors of The African Presidential Archives and Research Center at Boston University, the Board Trustees of The University of North Carolina at Charlotte and the Lynnwood Foundation Board.[citation needed]
Personal
He and his wife, Joan, reside in Charlotte, North Carolina. They have two daughters and three granddaughters.