JAMES H. LAGOS, ESQ. is the Chairman of the American Hellenic Institute. He is partner in the law firm of Lagos & Lagos, PLL in Springfield, Ohio. He and his wife Nike are restoring the Bushnell Building in Downtown Springfield, Ohio. This is the oldest and largest building in America that is both Platinum LEED Certified by the US Green Building Council and on the National Historic Register. It is in a newly designated Opportunity Zone. It is a smart office/retail building for lease or sale. They have extensively renovated 4 secure industrial/warehouse buildings in South Carolina which are available for lease or sale. Jim has held every office in his local Chamber of Commerce at least twice. He chaired the Ohio Small Business Council and National Small Business Association. He has testified on small business issues in both Houses of Congress and the General Assembly of Ohio. He has been on the Board of AHI and AHIF since the early 1980s. He is a Chanter and Treasurer of Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Greek Orthodox Church in Springfield, Ohio. He served 2 (two) separate 6-year terms as President of the Parish Council. He received the St. Paul the Apostle Medal from Archbishop Iakovos. He is a 50-year AHEPA member and a member of the National Hellenic Society.