Richmond Jimenez assumed his duties as Tourism Attache and Director, U.S. Southwestern States & Latin America, Philippine Department of Tourism on January 22, 2016. He previously served as Tourism Operations Officer for the Russia, India, Middle East and Europe desk. He was recognized by the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Embassy in Manila on numerous occasions for his wide range of duties, including coordinating emergency services to Americans living and traveling in the Philippines.