# Sheldon J. Krys > Mediated Wiki article. Canonical URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Sheldon_J._Krys > Markdown URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Sheldon_J._Krys.md > Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sheldon_J._Krys > Source revision: 1350908814 > License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) American diplomat (1934–2024) Sheldon J. Krys Assistant Secretary of State for Administration In office July 13, 1988 – August 7, 1989 Preceded by Donald J. Bouchard Succeeded by Arthur W. Fort 2nd Assistant Secretary of State for Diplomatic Security In office August 9, 1989 – August 7, 1992 Preceded by Robert E. Lamb Succeeded by Anthony C. E. Quainton Personal details Born (1934-06-15)June 15, 1934 New York City, New York, U.S. Died October 18, 2024(2024-10-18) (aged 90) Education University of Maryland **Sheldon Jack Krys** (June 15, 1934 – October 18, 2024) was an American diplomat who was the [United States Ambassador to Trinidad and Tobago](/source/United_States_Ambassador_to_Trinidad_and_Tobago) from 1985 to 1988, [Assistant Secretary of State for Administration](/source/Assistant_Secretary_of_State_for_Administration) from 1988 to 1989, and [Assistant Secretary of State for Diplomatic Security](/source/Assistant_Secretary_of_State_for_Diplomatic_Security) from 1989 to 1992.[1] ## Biography Sheldon J. Krys was born in [New York City](/source/New_York_City) on June 15, 1934.[2] He was educated at the [University of Maryland](/source/University_of_Maryland), graduating in 1955.[3] Krys began a career in government service in 1961, when he became a consultant to the Director of the [Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service](/source/Federal_Mediation_and_Conciliation_Service_(United_States)).[3] He spent 1962–65 as Director of the [Department of State](/source/United_States_Department_of_State) Reception Centers.[3] As a member of the [United States Foreign Service](/source/United_States_Foreign_Service), he was a management officer in [London](/source/London) 1965–66.[3] From 1966 to 1969, he was special assistant to [United States Ambassador to the United Kingdom](/source/United_States_Ambassador_to_the_United_Kingdom) [David K. E. Bruce](/source/David_K._E._Bruce).[3] In 1969, he became the State Department's Director of Personnel for [Latin America](/source/Latin_America). Krys, who was fluent in [French](/source/French_language) and [Serbo-Croatian](/source/Serbo-Croatian_language),[2] in 1974, was posted to [Belgrade](/source/Belgrade) as administrative counselor.[3] He spent 1976–77 studying at the [National War College](/source/National_War_College), and then served as a Foreign Service inspector 1977–79.[3] He then became Executive Director of the [Bureau of Near Eastern and South Asian Affairs](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Bureau_of_Near_Eastern_and_South_Asian_Affairs&action=edit&redlink=1) in [Washington, D.C.](/source/Washington%2C_D.C.)[3] From 1983 to 1985, he was Deputy Director for Management Operations and executive assistant of [Under Secretary of State for Management](/source/Under_Secretary_of_State_for_Management) [Ronald I. Spiers](/source/Ronald_I._Spiers).[3] In 1985, [President of the United States](/source/President_of_the_United_States) [Ronald Reagan](/source/Ronald_Reagan) nominated Krys as [United States Ambassador to Trinidad and Tobago](/source/United_States_Ambassador_to_Trinidad_and_Tobago).[3] He served in this post from August 19, 1985, until April 24, 1988. In 1988, Reagan nominated Krys as [Assistant Secretary of State for Administration](/source/Assistant_Secretary_of_State_for_Administration) and he subsequently held this post from July 13, 1988, until August 7, 1989.[3] President [George H. W. Bush](/source/George_H._W._Bush) then named him [Assistant Secretary of State for Diplomatic Security](/source/Assistant_Secretary_of_State_for_Diplomatic_Security), and he held this office from August 9, 1989, until August 7, 1992.[3] After leaving government service, Krys became a [lobbyist](/source/Lobbyist) and [consultant](/source/Consultant) with the firm of [Fletcher, Heald & Hildreth](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Fletcher,_Heald_%26_Hildreth&action=edit&redlink=1).[4] Krys was a member of the [Peabody Awards](/source/Peabody_Award) Board of Jurors from 1989 to 1995, and again from 1996 to 1997. He served as Chair from 1993 to 1995.[5] Krys died on October 18, 2024, at the age of 90.[6] ## References 1. **[^](#cite_ref-1)** ["Association for Diplomatic Studies and Training Foreign Affairs Oral History Project AMBASSADOR SHELDON J. KRYS"](https://adst.org/OH%20TOCs/Krys,%20Sheldon%20J.toc.pdf) (PDF). *Association for Diplomatic Studies and Training*. 18 August 1994. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20240627032212/https://adst.org/OH%20TOCs/Krys,%20Sheldon%20J.toc.pdf) (PDF) from the original on 27 June 2024. Retrieved 24 July 2024. 1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-nomination1_2-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-nomination1_2-1) [Nominations & Appointments, April 4, 1985](http://www.reagan.utexas.edu/archives/speeches/1985/40485b.htm) 1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-nomination2_3-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-nomination2_3-1) [***c***](#cite_ref-nomination2_3-2) [***d***](#cite_ref-nomination2_3-3) [***e***](#cite_ref-nomination2_3-4) [***f***](#cite_ref-nomination2_3-5) [***g***](#cite_ref-nomination2_3-6) [***h***](#cite_ref-nomination2_3-7) [***i***](#cite_ref-nomination2_3-8) [***j***](#cite_ref-nomination2_3-9) [***k***](#cite_ref-nomination2_3-10) [***l***](#cite_ref-nomination2_3-11) [Nomination of Sheldon J. Krys To Be an Assistant Secretary of State, July 19, 1989](http://bushlibrary.tamu.edu/research/public_papers.php?id=711&year=1989&month=all) 1. **[^](#cite_ref-4)** [Profile from Fletcher, Heald & Hildreth](http://www.fhhlaw.com/attorney_s_krys.asp) [Deprecated link](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Archive.today_guidance) archived 2007-07-15 at [archive.today](/source/Archive.today) 1. **[^](#cite_ref-5)** ["The Peabody Awards - George Foster Peabody Awards Board Members"](https://web.archive.org/web/20150518091724/http://www.peabodyawards.com/stories/story/george-foster-peabody-awards-board-members). Archived from [the original](http://www.peabodyawards.com/stories/story/george-foster-peabody-awards-board-members) on 2015-05-18. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-6)** ["Sheldon Jack Krys"](https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/washingtonpost/name/sheldon-krys-obituary?id=56588969). *Legacy*. Retrieved 31 October 2024. Diplomatic posts Preceded by Melvin H. Evans United States Ambassador to Trinidad and Tobago August 19, 1985 – April 24, 1988 Succeeded by Charles A. Gargano Government offices Preceded by Donald J. Bouchard Assistant Secretary of State for Administration July 13, 1988 – August 7, 1989 Succeeded by Arthur W. Fort Preceded by Robert E. Lamb Assistant Secretary of State for Diplomatic Security August 9, 1989 – August 7, 1992 Succeeded by Anthony C. E. Quainton --- Adapted from the Wikipedia article [Sheldon J. Krys](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sheldon_J._Krys) by Wikipedia contributors ([contributor history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sheldon_J._Krys?action=history)). Available under [Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/). Changes may have been made.