20 Under 40 – Khalil Alrefaey

Published 7:57 pm Wednesday, April 9, 2025

By Staff Reports

Why is the Teche Area important to you?

The Teche is imported to me because of its rich history and background of French, Spanish and Acadian settlers. And let’s not forget it’s the processing and shipping center for salt, sugarcane, rice, peppers, vegetables, and petroleum

Who are your role models?

I don’t have a role model. I’m doing what I love and so far I like who I’m becoming. I try to help others and become a role model myself 

What do you do for fun?

Believe it or not I love to watch documentaries for fun. They’re extremely interesting. of course I love cooking in my restaurant Olympus and discovering new recipes 

What are your hobbies?

My hobbies are working out and doing martial arts such as Muay Thai and if I get a chance I love to read. I’m also a real estate investor. So every chance I get I’ll go to one of my properties and paint, lay tile etc for fun helping the crew out

What are some of your plans or goals?

My plans and goals are simply just keep becoming a better version of myself . Have an open mind and constantly learning. Your hunger for knowledge and enjoyment of learning should never stop. Anyone can  pursue their goals through hard work and determination. And never ever be afraid of taking risks. You rather fail and learn than not try at all. It’s that simple, there are no secrets. 

I’d love to get into politics one day. On the personal side, I’d love to get married and start a family one day I’m only 33yrs old lol 

Is there anything you would like to say?

Being nice and  kind is the easiest thing you can do and have an opportunity to make somebody’s day. You do not know the struggle of others