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 Western Conference finals are tied at a game apiece after the Thunder bounced back to beat the Spurs in Game 2 on Wednesday night, 122–113.
Like Monday night’s Game 1, it was another tightly matched game. Although OKC led for most of the second half, its lead never stretched to double digits in the final 22 minutes. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander showed again why he’s won back-to-back MVP awards, and the Thunder got solid contributions from bench players like Alex Caruso, Jared McCain and Ajay Mitchell.
Hartenstein, a burly 7-footer who signed with the Thunder before last season to improve their physicality near the rim, hardly played in Game 1. He logged just 12 minutes after playing at least 20 minutes in each of OKC’s previous eight games this postseason. The reason was that he couldn’t effectively contain Wembanyama. (Although, to be fair, neither could anyone else.)
Last night was different, though. Hartenstein found the key to keeping Wemby in check: Just knock the crap out of him on every play and hope the refs don’t call a foul. CONTINUE DAN’S COLUMN ON SI
The Thunder adjusted defensively to handle Spurs star Victor Wembanyama and even the Western Conference finals at 1. But Chris Mannix says the real test for the defending champions will arrive when the series moves to San Antonio.
A lot has changed since the last time the U.S. hosted the men’s World Cup in 1994. But one thing remains the same: It is still, as USMNT defender Tim Ream calls it, “an opportunity to inspire generations of people.” Jon Arnold sketches out the crucial moment that awaits U.S. soccer on home soil this summer.
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RJ, spring migration brings a flurry of new birds to our neighborhoods—and what they find when they get there makes all the difference.
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Celebrate Reggae at the Musical Instrument Museum on May 23 & 24!
Enjoy live music, dance to DJ sets, and more
Explore the Jamaican roots and worldwide impact of reggae during the Musical Instrument Museum’s Celebrate Reggae Signature Event!
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