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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.
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Thursday , 08/20/2026
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Teens Can Earn a Volunteer Hour at the Library’s Teen Advisory Board Saturday
The San Tan Valley Library’s Teen Advisory Board is back, and teens who show up Saturday earn an hour of volunteer time for attending.
The group meets Saturday, Aug. 22, from noon to 1 p.m. at the San…
Pinal County Leaders Want Data Center Rules in Place Before More Projects Are Approved
Pinal County planning commissioners told the Board of Supervisors on Aug. 12 that they cannot responsibly recommend approving data centers until the county knows whether it has the water and power to…
SRP Electric Customers Can Get Two Free Shade Trees After a Short Online Workshop
If SRP provides your electricity, you can get two free desert-adapted shade trees this fall. The only requirement is a free online workshop, and the next two sessions are Saturday, Aug. 29 and…
Flock Cameras Are Coming Off Pinal County Roads After Board Vote
The Pinal County Board of Supervisors voted 4-1 on Aug. 12 to issue a 180-day termination notice to Flock Group Inc., ending the company’s permission to keep its license plate reader cameras on…
Central Arizona College Names Lisa Rhine Its 10th President
The governing board for Central Arizona College, which runs a campus in San Tan Valley, has named Lisa Rhine as the college’s 10th president.
The Pinal County Community College District Governing…
Two Bright Futures Interns Spent Their Summer at the San Tan Valley Library
The San Tan Valley Library had two extra sets of helping hands this summer. Liliana and Chris, two of Pinal County’s summer interns, spent the season at the branch running Summer Reading Program…
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Chair YogaDateFriday, 21 August 2026 9:00 amLocationSan Tan Valley Library – Bronze Room
Yarn CraftersDateFriday, 21 August 2026 9:45 amLocationSan Tan Valley Library – Bronze Room
From Joy to Jubilation – Joyful GatheringsDateFriday, 21 August 2026 10:00 amLocationSan Tan Valley Veteran’s Center
Free Community Baby ShowerDateFriday, 21 August 2026 10:00 amLocationCentral Arizona College – San Tan Valley Campus
Discovery Station: Skins and SkullsDateFriday, 21 August 2026 12:00 pmLocationSan Tan Mountain Regional Park Visitor Center
Saguaros in SunsetDateFriday, 21 August 2026 6:30 pmLocationSan Tan Mountain Regional Park
NAMI Connection Recovery Support GroupDateFriday, 21 August 2026 6:30 pmLocationMagma Ranch Veterans Park
MahjongDateSaturday, 22 August 2026 11:00 amLocationSan Tan Valley Library – Bronze Room
From Joy to Jubilation – Joyful GatheringsDateSaturday, 22 August 2026 2:00 pmLocationSan Tan Valley Library – Bronze Room
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Food PantryDateTuesday, 25 August 2026 8:30 amLocationChrist the Victor Church
Wellness & Coping Skills Class (Free for Women)DateTuesday, 25 August 2026 1:00 pmLocationSan Tan Valley Compassion Care Center
Pinal County Board of Supervisors — Regular SessionDateWednesday, 26 August 2026 9:30 amLocationPinal County Board of Supervisors’ Meeting Room Bldg A
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