 After 1929, Hansen continued to guide Dana and Trinity, serving as the chairman of the Board of Directors for both institutions from 1929–42.In the UDELC, the judicatory was known as the District, and each district was headed by a District President (a position analogous to that of bishop in other churches).Hansen served as District President of the Wisconsin District (1938–42) and of the Western Canada District (1945–48).