 From 1989-1992 he served as Deputy Chief of Mission in Asuncion, where he was involved in supporting the post-Stroessner democratic transition.While Deputy Director for Central American Affairs during 1992-1994 he helped oversee implementation of the peace accords in El Salvador and efforts to end the internal conflict in Guatemala.After working as a Special Assistant to Under Secretary Armacost from 1984 to 1985, he was awarded an International Affairs Fellowship at the Council on Foreign Relations.