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Ria Loukaki - General Manager
Ria, a native of Illinois, was born and raised
in Chicago where she lived most of her life. As a first generation
Greek-American, she grew up submerged in tradition and always
felt how special and important her Greek heritage is. Her
family roots are from the island of Kefalonia.
Ria studied at the University of Illinois and earned a BA
degree in Psychology, 1993. Her diverse professional experience
includes working for American Enviromental Analytical, Inc.,
International Ecology Services, Vail Associates, Inc., Colorado.
After Vail, she returned to Chicago where she worked for a
leading European travel consolidator, DER Tours, Inc. She
performed corporate sales and consulted with clients on overseas
air and rail travel. A year later she was offered a job with
Ameritech, Inc. as an Account Manager working for the commercial
advertising division. In 1997, she earned the company/s highest
honor, the President Achievement Award as top producer.
Her adventure spirit, love for Greek culture, and passion
for the sea brought her permanently to Greece in 1999. She
has worked as an Account Manager for a public relations firm,
and as Account Executive for a wholesale trade company prior
to joining Hellas easyacht.
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Spyros Karayannis - Base Manager
Spyros was born and raised in Pireaus. His
father's love for the sea and sailing enticed Spyros from
a young age. Sailing became his destiny. At the age of 18,
he earned his off-shore diploma from the Sailing Club of Athens
and for 2 years participated in the Open Aegean Races. He
later began working as a professional skipper bringing his
expertise and over 3,500 miles per year to his sailing with
clients. At the same time he managed the maintenance and reconstruction
of yachts.
Ambitious and motivated, he also earned a Bachelors
degree in Business Administration.
With over 15 years of in-depth knowledge of chartering, he
knows exactly the ingredients necessary for the perfect sailing
experience for his guests - and that means you!
He speaks English and French and also enjoys music, swimming,
tennis and skiing.
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