Byron E. Miller, of Glen Ellyn, Illinois, will assume the role of executive director of the Paul Carlson Partnership, as announced today by Curt Peterson, PCP president. Byron has extensive experience in business management, international economic development, and medical research development consulting. He also has a heart for Africa, having spent a term in the Peace Corps serving in Tanzania.

Byron and his wife, Joyce, are active members of the Glen Ellyn Covenant Church, where they have been instrumental in a number of mission initiatives. Previously Byron's work had taken them and their family to Egypt and Saudi Arabia, among other places. There is an excellent article on the ECC website giving more information about Byron and his selection, and we encourage you to look at it.

Byron's appointment comes as a result of a lengthy search process, with over 20 candidates considered and 6 interviewed. In making the announcement, Curt gave Byron the unanimous endorsement of the search committee. "Byron brings passion as well as a wealth of experience and training to this call," Curt said. Glenn Palmberg, ECC president, added, "We believe God has brought this gifted man and our need together at this time."

Byron will begin work on July 1.