Red Cavaney
Red Cavaney | |
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| Born | February 26, 1943 Kansas City, Missouri, U.S. |
| Occupation(s) | Executive, lobbyist |
| Known for | CEO of American Petroleum Institute, CEO of Ericson Yachts |
Red Cavaney (born February 26, 1943, in Kansas City, Missouri) is an American executive and lobbyist recognized for his executive leadership roles, notably as CEO of the American Petroleum Institute and Ericson Yachts. He also held various positions within the administrations of Richard Nixon, Gerald Ford, and Ronald Reagan.
Biography
Cavaney earned his degree from the University of Southern California in 1964 and served as an officer in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War from 1964 until 1967. Subsequently, he worked as a branch manager at Security Pacific National Bank. Between 1978 and 1981, he was the chief executive officer of Ericson Yachts. In 1981, he took on the role of Deputy Assistant to President Reagan for Public Liaison.
From 1983 through 1994, Cavaney was engaged with industry bodies such as the American Paper Institute and the American Forest & Paper Association. He led the American Petroleum Institute as its president and CEO from 1997 until 2008. Afterward, he served as Senior Vice President of Government Affairs at ConocoPhillips until 2012.
Cavaney currently holds board memberships with organizations including the Center for Excellence in Education, the Gerald R. Ford Foundation, the United States Energy Association, and Buckeye Technologies. He has chaired the American Society of Association Executives and participated on advisory panels like Mullin Consulting. His previous board roles encompass service with the National Association of Manufacturers and the United States Chamber of Commerce.
A dedicated member of the Republican Party, Cavaney has been active in political groups such as Americans for a Republican Majority, Americans for Sound Energy Policy, and various Republican campaign committees. He has endorsed prominent Republican leaders including George W. Bush, John McCain, Elizabeth Dole, among others.
