14 Facts About Joseph Zappala

Joseph Zappala was born on September 11,1933 and is an American businessman, investor and politician.

Joseph Zappala served as the Ambassador to Spain from 1989 to 1992.

Joseph Zappala grew up in Florida, and is a graduate from the New York Institute of Finance.

Joseph Zappala has been an operator and investor in different areas including banking interests, real estate and industrial companies in the United States.

On October 3,1989 Joseph Zappala was approved by the Senate.

Joseph Zappala presented his credentials on October 16,1989 and left his post on June 4,1992.

Joseph Zappala's nomination was controversial as he was one of several made by Bush of long-time financial backers and financial supporters including Peter F Secchia, Walter Curley, Mel Sembler, Frederic Bush Morris, and Joy Silverman.

Joseph Zappala was on the board of directors of Straight, Incorporated, a non-profit drug rehabilitation program for teenagers and young adults, which he co-founded in 1976.

Joseph Zappala served on George Bush's Presidential campaign and was the National Co-Chairman of Finance for the American Bicentennial Presidential Inaugural.

Joseph Zappala was a donor to the Republican Party in the 1980s and donated $100,000 to the Bush campaign.

Joseph Zappala raised $25 million during his time as Co-Chairman.

Joseph Zappala's donations led to negative press, following his appointment as Ambassador to Spain.

In 2008 Joseph Zappala was part of a group of 100 former US ambassadors who endorsed John McCain for president.

Joseph Zappala serves as Chairman of the Friars Foundation and is a council member and guest speaker at The Wilson Center, the US's key non-partisan policy forum.