Economic, Commercial, and Agriculture Sections

Economic Section

• Mary Grace McGeehan; Economic Counselor.
• Walter Andonov; agriculture, energy, natural resources, environment, science and technology, health, and USDA oversight.
• Irene Onyeagbako; trade (CAFTA, WTO), export promotion, and FCS oversight.
• Danielle Maniscalco; civil aviation, commercial banking, intellectual property rights, land disputes, law enforcement, Merida/CARSI, money laundering, port security, telecommunications, and transportation.
• Vivian Richter; Office Management Specialist.

Locally Employed Staff

• Economic Specialist
• Legal Advisor

Key Goals

CAFTA implementation, improvement of investment climate, economic reform to spur sustained and equitable growth and employment, antimoney laundering, promotion of U.S. trade, investment and other economic interests.

Commercial (FCS) Section

• Commercial Specialist
• Commercial Assistant
• Administrative Assistant

Key Goals

• Promotion of U.S. exports and assistance to U.S. businesses.

Agriculture (USDA/FAS) Section

• Agriculture Specialist
• Agriculture Assistant
• APHIS Agriculture Scientist

Key Goals

Promote U.S. agriculture exports, provide country reports on key agricultural sectors, enforce sanitary and phytosanitary standards, contribute to development and modernization of agriculture sector.

Treasury (Office of Technical Assistance)

• Resident Adviser
• Project Assistant
• Project Assistant

Key Goals

Improve debt management and tax collection in Honduras.

Economic Section Organizational Chart