Phil Kafarakis of Sts. Constantine & Helen of Washington D.C. in Silver Spring, M.D. was invested as an Archon in October 2018 and conferred with the offikion Despoutatos.

Archon Kafarakis has served as a steward at 14 various Greek Orthodox parishes across the country during his years of being promoted professionally while pursuing a distinguished 35 year career in the food industry. Since his family immigrated to the U.S. in 1963, he has remained a major benefactor, devoted contributor and loyal steward to his home parish of Sts. Constantine & Helen Greek of Washington D.C. especially during the recent construction of the new church edifice in Silver Spring, M.D.. Phil is also a member of Leadership100 and a supporter of the Hellenic Initiative.

Living in New York City with his wife Kathy, Phil is currently the President of the Specialty Food Association. A non-profit trade industry group representing the more than $140 Billion specialty food business and its more than 4,000-member companies. The organization owns and produces the world-renowned Fancy Food Shows as well as an integrated global media platform that serves emerging food businesses internationally. Archon Kafarakis’ four adult children living in Arizona and Washington D.C.