Restaurateur.
[1] Chairman of the Mississippi Republican Party, several times since 1978. Treasurer of the National Republican Party, 2002. Treasurer of the Republican National Convention, 2004. Father: Karl Retzer
Mother: Betty Retzer
Brother: Bill Retzer
Son: Michael Retzer, Jr.
University: BA Finance & Marketing, Honors College, University of Oregon (1968)
Member of the Board of Planters Bank of Mississippi
US Ambassador to Tanzania (2005-07)
McDonald's Franchisee
Bush-Cheney '04
Forbes 2000
George W. Bush for President
John McCain 2008
Republican National Committee Mississippi (2001)
National Symphony Orchestra Trustee (past)
New Republican Majority Fund
Bush Pioneer 2004 Ranger