 From August 2003 through March 2004, Foley served in Iraq as the director of private sector development for the Coalition Provisional Authority.Foley's responsibilities included overseeing most of Iraq's 192 state-owned enterprises, stimulating private sector growth, developing foreign trade and investment, and overseeing three state Ministries.Foley received the Department of Defense Distinguished Public Service Award in June 2004 for his service in Iraq.