13 Facts About Joseph Mondello

Joseph Nestor Mondello was an American politician and diplomat who served as the United States Ambassador to Trinidad and Tobago from 2018 to 2021.

Joseph Mondello previously served as Chairman of the New York Republican State Committee until September 2009 and as the chairman of the Nassau County Republican Committee from 1983 to May 24,2018.

Joseph Mondello was a past Town supervisor of Hempstead, New York, as well as an attorney, college professor, high school teacher, and probation officer.

Joseph Mondello served as deputy commander of the New York Guard, and served in the United States Army, Navy, and Air Force.

Joseph Mondello distinguished himself during his tenure in law school; he was named to law review after his first semester, an honor rarely accorded a freshman law student.

Joseph Mondello graduated in 1969, and after passing the bar examination joined the Levittown based law firm of Flaum, Imbarrato and Mondello.

Joseph Mondello then served in a host of legal positions, including counsel to the New York State Legislature, and an Assistant District Attorney in the Complaint, Felony, and Trial Bureaus.

From 1979 to 1987, Joseph Mondello served as a Councilman of the Town of Hempstead, New York.

In January 1987, Joseph Mondello was appointed Town supervisor of Hempstead, which is the largest town in the United States with a population close to 800,000.

Joseph Mondello was then reelected by wide margins in 1987,1989, and 1991.

In 1984, Joseph Mondello became Chairman of the Nassau County Republican Committee, a position he held before stepping down in May 2018.

Joseph Mondello was confirmed for the post by the US Senate on June 28,2018, and appointed on July 2.

Joseph Mondello presented his credentials to President Paula-Mae Weekes on October 22,2018.