George Kontos is the Parish Council President of the Holy Trinity Hellenic Orthodox Church of Lowell. He also oversees the School Committee for the Hellenic American Academy, the oldest Greek American Orthodox parochial day school in the United States. Mr. Kontos has been a member of the Holy Trinity Hellenic Orthodox Church for over 50 years. He is dedicated and passionate about the growth of the parish, the continued success of the Hellenic American Academy, and the continued sharing and celebration of Greek language and culture.

Mr. Kontos immigrated with his family from Mesenikolas, Karditsa, which is located on the mainland of Greece. He attended the Hellenic American Academy as a student and is deeply committed to helping the school and its students continue to thrive. Mr. Kontos married his wife Angela in 1986 and they have two accomplished children who graduated from the Hellenic American Academy before going on to become doctors.

As a respected local business owner of over 30 year, Mr. Kontos brings considerable experience and expertise to his Parish Council position. He excels at driving the council forward in support of the church’s many ministries. He leads by example, giving tirelessly of his time and of himself to foster a strong spiritual and cultural community.