Millennium Magazine_11th Ed_Cynthia Shechter

210 Millennium - A Marquis Who’s Who Magazine Possessing a deep love for swimming and the outdoors, Peter N. Hovland was recruited to California State University, Chico, after spending his younger years swimming with the local YMCA. While pursuing a BA in physical education, which he earned in 1977, he was recognized as an All-American Champion on 23 occasions and a National Champion on 13 occasions. Subsequently, he attended the University of Northern Iowa, where he earned an MA in physical education, teaching and coaching in 1979. During this time, Mr. Hovland served with four NCAA championship teams and cultivated a close friendship with his college swimming coach, who encouraged him to pursue his interests as a career. After graduating with his master’s degree, Mr. Hovland was hired by Oakland University, where he has served as the head coach of swimming and diving since 1979. Since taking over the athletic program, he has won five NCAA championships with the men’s swimming team. Notably, he was inducted into the Michigan Sports Hall of Fame in 2017, having previously been honored in the Summit Leagues Hall of Honor, Horizon League Hall of Fame and Oakland University Hall of Honor, among other accolades. HEAD COACH OF SWIMMING AND DIVING Oakland University Lakeville, MI A native of Greece, Nikolas Lamprou immigrated to the United States in 2012 with intentions of establishing his own restaurant. Since he completed his formal academic studies, he has been involved in the food and beverage industry, thereby establishing his prominence in the field of hospitality. Drawing upon an associate degree from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens in 2014, he has excelled as the owner of Niko’s Souvlaki since 2020. Niko’s Souvlaki is a premier Greek restaurant in Queens, New York, that serves Greek kalamaki, meats, gyros and salads, among other authentic food creations. With a plethora of appetizers, spreads, skewers, skepasti, platters and even desserts on the menu, including their famous baklava, Mr. Lamprou and his staff season their meats with only the best Greek herbs. The restaurant also boasts an impressive ambiance with bright lighting, wall murals and an outdoor patio in the heart of Astoria, Queens. Mr. Lamprou attributes his success to his diligent work ethic and ability to follow his ambitions. Looking forward, he intends to establish restaurants in every U.S. state. For more information and to order online, please visit https://www.nikossouvlaki.com. OWNER Niko’s Souvlaki Astoria, NY Millennium Magazine Featured Listee NIKOLAS LAMPROU PETER N. HOVLAND HOSPITALITY AND LEISURE

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