John L. Nau III is an American businessman who is the chairman and CEO of Silver Eagle Beverages.

He served as chairman of the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation during the administrations of George W. Bush and Barack Obama.

Nau is the chairman and CEO of Silver Eagle Beverages, one of the largest Anheuser-Busch distributors in the nation.

Nau’s commitment to service is apparent through a broad spectrum of participation in civic, community, and philanthropic organizations in Texas and throughout the country.

Nau has a personal interest in American history, and he has served as chairman of the national Advisory Council on Historic Preservation, from 2001 to 2010,[2] a position appointed by the President of the United States.