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Tilman Fertitta currently serves as the Ambassador of the United States of America to the Italian Republic and the Republic of San Marino, a role held since May 2025. Prior to this diplomatic position, Fertitta was the chairman, president, and CEO of Landry's Inc. and owner of the NBA's Houston Rockets from October 2017 to May 2025, after acquiring the team for a record-breaking $2 billion. Fertitta also acquired the Golden Nugget Casino and Hotel brand in 2005, expanding its presence to five locations across the United States. With a career spanning over four decades at Landry's, Fertitta oversees more than 600 properties worldwide, including a diverse array of restaurant brands and award-winning hotels in the Houston/Galveston area. Fertitta is an alumnus of the University of Houston.
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U.S. Department of State
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The Department of State advises the President and leads the nation in foreign policy issues. The State Department negotiates treaties and agreements with foreign entities, and represents the United States at the United Nations.