I was born on 6 August 1956 in San Francisco, California to Janet and (the late) Richard Hovis.
I grew up in Santa Monica, California where I attended elementary, junior high school, and high school (graduating in 1974), in addition to involvement in sports and recreation (Little League +, the Boy’s Club ++). Further, it was in elementary school – St. Augustine’s By-the -Sea Parish School that I found, and made the choice to truly journey with God.
I attended Arizona State University from 1974 to 1977 – seeking to become an architect, however, I was not accepted, and, as such, I graduated with a Liberal Arts degree.
Upon graduation from Arizona State University, I attended Cal Poly San Luis Obispo and studied City and Regional Planning at the Master’s level. I successfully completed one (1) year in a two (2) year program – I did not complete the Master’s degree in City and Regional Planning – due to personal reasons.
I returned to Santa Monica where I started (October 1979) my career as graphic designer with Exxon Company, USA. I spent five years with Exxon Company, USA.
While working with Exxon Company, USA I was accepted into architectural school – Sci-Arc in Southern California, however, I did not attend preferring to stay with Exxon..
In 1982 I married Laura Flosi and in April 1983 we had our one and only child – Lauren Alain Hovis – a gift from God.
We moved to Phoenix, Arizona in 1984 from Los Angeles, where I went to work as a graphic designer with Kitchell CEM (from 1985 -1987).
From 1987 – 1995 I was an independent contractor, and a registered representative in mortgage finance, financial management, graphic design, and drafting.
Further, I attended the University of Phoenix and successfully obtained a Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) in 1982.
I was also a member of the Scottsdale Jaycees, where I became very involved in community events and projects.
In 1994, I accepted a cartography position with the Defense Mapping Agency in Reston, Virginia. As such, I relocated from Phoenix to Reston.
In 1998, I was accepted and worked as a Visual Information Officer with the Central Intelligence Agency. In 2002, I worked as a Support Officer until my retirement (due to a need for shoulder surgery) in September 2018.
Away from my Federal Government service, I have been involved in various organizations and activities in Northern Virginia.
In November of 2011, I married Rebecca Ouellette in Santa Monica, California. I reside in San Tan Valley, AZ with my two hamster - Jess and Timothy, our fish, our lizard - RJ Lizard., and our cats - Pearl and Grey.
As to hobbies, I enjoy playing sports, attending sporting events, mentoring individuals from financial management to hamsters, building models, photography, travel, multimedia design, managing partner for RJ Hamster, and jazz – smooth jazz to a samba or a bossa nova.
Love and God Bless,
Peter – aka RJ Hamster Jo hi
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The evening features performances by DJ Byron Fenix, MRCH and Mesa Synth across outdoor stages. A highlight of the night is a choreographed drone show at 8 p.m. on the south lawn. Guests can also experience installations and interactive projects from regional artists, wildlife encounters and family-friendly activities.
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LEARN MORECLICK HEREMORE PROMOTIONSMesa Arts Center invites the community to ALT Fest (Art, Light, Technology), a free one-night festival transforming the campus into an immersive outdoor wonderland onFriday, March 13, from 6–10 p.m. Explore interactive art installations, live music, augmented and virtual reality experiences, hands-on art activities, studio demonstrations and food vendors while discovering the campus after dark.
The evening features performances by DJ Byron Fenix, MRCH and Mesa Synth across outdoor stages. A highlight of the night is a choreographed drone show at 8 p.m. on the south lawn. Guests can also experience installations and interactive projects from regional artists, wildlife encounters and family-friendly activities.
There is no charge to attend ALT Fest, and parking is free. Learn more at mesaartscenter.com.
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Today’s the final day of Pool Play in the World Baseball Classic, and we’re guaranteed a high-stakes slate.
Team USA wrapped up its opening round with last night’s narrow loss to Italy, finishing 3-1 in Pool B, but the Americans’ first-round fate is far from set. They’ll be glued to tonight’s Italy-Mexico game (7 ET on FS1), which will determine which two of the top three Pool B clubs — Italy, USA and Mexico — will advance to this weekend’s quarterfinals and which will go home.
While both the D.R. and Venezuela have secured a trip to the quarterfinals after a 3-0 start to Pool D play, tonight’s matchup will directly affect this weekend’s matchups in Miami.
The winner of D.R.-Venezuela will face Korea, the Pool C runner-up, Friday at 6:30 p.m. ET on FS2. The loser will get an extra day of rest … but will need to go up against Japan, which went unbeaten in Pool C and is looking for its fourth World Baseball Classic title. That quarterfinal game will be played Saturday night at 9 ET on FOX.
So who has the edge in Pool D? If history is any indication, the Dominican Republic has an advantage, having won four of the five matchups between the two countries in Classic history. David Adler has more on this battle of unbeatens here.
WATCH LIVE: CANADA-CUBA ON FS2
You don’t need to wait until tonight to get your World Baseball Classic fix. If you’re reading this on Wednesday afternoon, there is a critical, win-or-go-home matchup unfolding right now on FS2!
Canada versus Cuba began at 3 p.m. ET today. The stakes are high and simple to understand: If Canada wins, it advances to the quarterfinals as the top seed in Pool A. If Cuba wins, it advances as the Pool A runner-up.
And the loser is eliminated, no matter what.
Both teams are 2-1. Canada defeated Pool A host Puerto Rico on Tuesday to put itself on the doorstep of reaching the WBC quarterfinals for the first time. Cuba lost to Puerto Rico but picked up wins against Colombia and Panama. It has made it to the quarters in each of its five Classic appearances but is still looking for its first tournament crown.
Stop what you’re doing — or at least finish this newsletter first — and go turn on FS2 or listen to a free audio stream here to follow the drama.
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