“…there are many opportunities where you represent your country every day both on the job and off the job- when you’re on personal time in the country and especially on the job. Because in my position I’m dealing with senior bank officials I’m dealing with vendors and those that provide services to the embassy for a whole range of things from everything from security to utilities to equipment and supplies.”

“I was assigned to oversee new construction and renovation…Making those buildings a work of architecture that represents American society and the American government is, for me, a very important aspect of the work I do.“

“I wanted to do something a little bit more exciting. I worked in public service all my life, and I wanted to return to that, so coming to the Department was a great fit for me. We maintained a built environment, whether it’s residential housing or office spaces.”