Former U.S. Ambassador Michael Ussery has led major investments, business development and humanitarian projects in East Europe, Asia, and the Mid-East. He is a founder of numerous companies and non-profit organizations. Today he serves as Vice Chairman of Kima Communications and as Chairman of the Advisory Board of the CalErin Group. Ambassador Ussery co-founded Hellas Investment Management, focused on hospitality and real estate investments in Greece. In international higher education, Ambassador Ussery is President of CAUA, planning and organizing American universities overseas. Previously, Ussery was Chairman and President of the Coordinating Council for International Universities that planned the American University of Afghanistan.