Paul's Bio

 

This is the story, of a man from Greece and the journey that would  eventually take him to the USA, the country of his dreams. Paul P. Rachmanides  was born on November 19, 1949 in Dikea, Eyros, Greece. Paul’s early life on the farm and the strict rules of his father, helped establish principles for
the future. After graduating from high school in June 1967, Paul served honorably in the Greek Special Forces as a Second Lieutenant and graduated from both the Ranger and Jump Schools and descended into a Grizzly bear’s den to rescue her three two-day-old cubs. Paul set his mind on acquiring a student VISA and would make it to the United States on August 23, 1971.

 

Without knowing a word of English or anyone, he earned a Master Degree from Thunderbird, the School of Global Management through perseverance and dedication. He worked for CBS Records International in Europe as an Executive Trainee for one year before resigning so he could return to his dream country, the USA. Paul felt his dream of living in America slipping away, but he would struggle but also succeed in returning. For the next twenty years Paul experiences his own Odyssey, desperately trying to build the life he wanted for himself.

 

 

 

 

                                      On January 18, 2001, Paul founded State Inspection of Kingwood. He was profitable by the fourth month of
                                      operation and never looked back. Today he continues to be a very successful small business owner.

 

 
                                      This is what America is all about. A land full of promise and opportunity; “ The Promised Land” Promise and
                                      opportunity cannot be given. They are out there. They must be pursued relentlessly, regardless of resources on hand.

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