11 Facts About Peter Cianchette

Peter Ernest Cianchette was born on June 25,1961 and is an American diplomat, businessman, politician and former United States Ambassador to Costa Rica from 2008 to 2009.

Peter Cianchette was elected to the Maine House of Representatives and served there from 1996 to 2000.

Peter Cianchette attended Maine Central Institute and worked as a youth for the Cianbro construction and construction services company which his father, Ival "Bud" Cianchette, and his uncles, Ken, Carl and Chuck, founded in 1949.

Peter Cianchette was graduated from the University of Maine with a business administration degree.

Peter Cianchette worked in Cianbro's Dragon Products cement division until 1985.

Peter Cianchette served two terms as a Maine State Representative from South Portland and Cape Elizabeth and was the Republican candidate in Maine's 2002 gubernatorial election, making a credible showing.

Peter Cianchette served on the National Republican Committee and as the Maine General Chairman of the Bush-Cheney 2004 re-election campaign.

Peter Cianchette was appointed ambassador to Costa Rica by President Bush and sworn in on May 8,2008.

Peter Cianchette presented his credentials on June 12,2008 and served until June 19,2009.

Peter Cianchette was the 56th person to hold the position and was succeeded by Anne S Andrew.

Peter Cianchette is an alumni initiate brother of Pi Kappa Phi fraternity.