Ambassador John Price

John Price served as U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Mauritius, Republic of Seychelles, and Union of the Comoros from 2002-2005.

Ambassador Price is a proven business leader and committed member of his community. He was on the forefront of business development in Utah and Western United States, and also served in local and national public leadership roles. He was Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of JP Realty, Inc., a publicly traded New York Stock Exchange Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT), headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Ambassador Price’s service in civic, education and economic development has been far reaching. He supports a variety of causes within his community, including the Marcia and John Price Museum of Fine Arts Building on the University of Utah campus and the Price Museum of Speed, showcasing rare vintage race cars.

Ambassador Price’s memoir of his life, business career, and service to his country, entitled "When the White House Calls", was published by the University of Utah Press. He currently serves as Resident Scholar at the Hinckley Institute of Politics at the University of Utah.

Ambassador Price graduated from the University of Utah in 1956. He and his wife Marcia, have three children, eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.