L.A. (Tony) Motley

Class of 1960

Hometown: McLean, Va

Distinguished Alumnus Photo

  • U.S. Ambassador to Brazil, 1981-1983. 
  • Assistant Secretary of State for Inter-American Affairs, 1983-1985.
  • Upon graduation from The Citadel, Motley served as an officer in the US Air Force 1960-1970.  He served as Alaska State Commissioner of Commerce and Economic Development 1975-1977.