Millennium Magazine 15th Ed_Raymond Duzik

161 Millennium - A Marquis Who’s Who Magazine ENTREPRENEURS CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Holyoke Gardens LLC Belchertown, MA FOUNDER, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Sakanaya Champaign, IL MICHAEL J. LEES Leveraging over a decade of professional experience, Michael J. Lees is a rising expert in the field of business leadership. Since 2017, he has served as the chief executive officer of Holyoke Gardens LLC, a recreational cannabis shop located in Holyoke, Massachusetts. Additionally, since 2011, he has managed his own bookkeeping business. As part of his duties, Mr. Lees oversees numerous management, marketing and financial tasks, along with working alongside fellow professionals in his industries. As part of his commitment to his vocational interests, Mr. Lees remains active as a charter for the National Republican Senatorial Committee. Furthermore, he is the second vice president of the Sons of AMVETS Post 74 organization. Prior to embarking on his professional journey, he pursued a formal education, completing collegiate coursework at Western New England University and South University. In accounting for his accomplishments, Mr. Lees is particularly proud to have cultivated his entrepreneurial spirit after exiting college and founding his own business. In the coming years, he looks forward to meeting new individuals, growing his network and expanding his business. With a decade of professional experience to his credit, Jin Hwan Park is a rising restaurateur in Champaign, Illinois. In 2013, he founded Sakanaya, his oldest restaurant venture, where he currently serves as the chief executive officer and owner. Some of his other noteworthy business endeavors include NAYA Bar & Eatery, which he managed from 2019 to 2022, and Miga, where he operated as the chief executive officer from 2014 to 2020. As a restaurateur, Mr. Park has cultivated a keen proficiency in Asian cuisine and business management. Well-regarded for his exceptional performance in the field, Smile Politely named him Restaurateur of the Decade in 2019, in addition to recognizing each of his businesses in the Top 10 Best New Restaurants of the Decade. In light of his fulfilling career, Mr. Park largely attributes his success to the guidance of his father, as well as his sincere desire to please each of his clients and customers. The future is bright ahead as Mr. Park expands on his dynamic entrepreneurial journey in creative and eclectic dining pursuits. While Champaign has witnessed a taste of his craft, it’s just the beginning as he prepares for expansion on cultivating one-of-a-kind dining experiences all over the world. JIN HWAN PARK

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