Jon Huntsman is an American politician and businessman who served as the Governor of Utah from 2005 to 2009. He is a member of the Republican Party and has held various positions in government, including serving as the U.S. Ambassador to China from 2009 to 2011 and to Singapore earlier in his career. Born on March 26, 1960, Huntsman comes from a prominent family with a background in business and politics. He is known for his moderate views and has run for the Republican presidential nomination in 2012 and 2020, emphasizing issues like economic growth and bipartisanship.