From 1979 to 1982, he was the second Chief of Mission of the US Interests Section in Havana under President Jimmy Carter, where he promoted dialogue with the Cuban regime.
Dari 1979 sampai 1982, ia menjadi Kepala Misi Seksi Kepentingan AS di Havana kedua pada masa kepemimpinan Presiden Jimmy Carter, dimana ia mempromosikan dialog dengan rezim Kuba.