 From 1987 to 1995 he served as regional secretary for South America.In 1995, at the General Conference delegation session held in Romania, he was elected as Corporate Secretary for the denomination and at this time moved his residence to Roanoke, Virginia, USA, a short distance from the headquarters of the denomination in Roanoke.In 1999, he was elected as Regional Secretary for North America, a position he held until being elected 1st Vice-President in 2003.