Lake Buena Vista, FL — The Order of AHEPA held the 103rd annual Supreme Convention in Lake Buena Vista, Florida, at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort. Delegates from all over the world journeyed to the “happiest place on earth” to celebrate the culmination of the 2024-25 year, as well as to set things up for the 2025-26 year.
During the convention, Brother E. Chris Kaitson of Houston, Texas, was elected by the AHEPA delegation to serve as the Supreme President. “Our future is bright, and there’s no doubt about that,” said Kaitson. He received his jewels from Millie Kouzounis, the widow of Past Supreme President and Houston native Anthony Kouzounis, a dear friend.
The Supreme President was elected unanimously for the 2025-26 year, as were other members of his lodge. The 2025-26 Supreme Lodge officers for AHEPA are:
- Supreme Vice President: Dr. Zenon Christodoulou
- Canadian President: Anastasios Moussas
- Supreme Secretary: Themistocles P. Frangos
- Supreme Treasurer: Marshall Monsell III
- Supreme Counselor: Ted Stamas
- Supreme Athletic Director: Chris Atsaves
- Sons Advisor: Theodore Vittas
- Supreme Governors:
- Region 1: Steve A. Nickolson
- Region 2: Alex Barlamas
- Region 3: Dean Moskos
- Region 4: Gregory Simones
- Region 5: Craig Theros
- Region 6: Thomas Clemons
- Region 7: Mark Bullock
- Region 8: George McClure
- (Appointed) Region 10: TBA
Additionally, the Order of AHEPA also held annual elections for other offices, which are voted upon annually. The AHEPA Board of Trustees elected Brother Nicholas Aroutzidis, PCP, as Chairman. Board members elected for a three-year term were Past Supreme President Savas C. Tsivicos and Past Canadian President Emmanuel Constas.
Brother Michael Papaphotes was reelected to another three-year term on the AHEPA Board of Auditors.
The Daughters of Penelope elected Sister Antoinette Marousis Zachariades of Brick, NJ, as Grand President. The Sons of Pericles elected Brother Basili Ronstadt of Chicago, IL as Supreme President, and The Maids of Athena reelected Sister Stephanie Owens of Chicago, IL to serve as Grand President.
As we conclude the week’s events, we look forward to the forward momentum created by the Supreme Lodge and elected members of AHEPA to propel our fraternity forward.
