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Nasir Huq started his career working for various firms in the D.C. Metro area, after studying Aerospace Engineering in college. With a passion to serve our nation in the Armed Forces, Nasir joined the U.S. Air Force as soon as he was eligible and has traveled the world, gaining valuable experience. He brings with him over 15 years of military, the federal government, and civilian experience in Engineering, IT, Cybersecurity, and Project Management. He and his team have worked on several critical projects, including but not limited to: IRS – Affordable Care Act, VA – Healthcare and Chapter 33, DoS – Directorate of Defense Trade Controls, DoD – Troop Retention Program and DHS – Custom Border Patrol. As a Service Disabled Veteran, he had to overcome various obstacles throughout his career, which have provided him with valuable knowledge and skills.

Faris Al-Luqman is a seasoned executive and global commodities strategist, born in California and raised in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. With a multicultural upbringing and deep international exposure, Faris developed an early passion for global trade, energy markets, and economic systems. He holds a degree in Trade Finance and Economics from Texas A&M University, where he cultivated a strong foundation in cross-border finance and supply chain optimization. As a Board Member and Director of Energy at Accentuate Technology Inc., Faris oversees high-impact operations in oil & gas, defense procurement, agricultural commodities, and emerging technologies. He is known for his precision in navigating complex government contracting environments and structuring multi-million-dollar trade finance solutions. Faris has successfully led transactions across the United States, Europe, South Asia, and the Middle East, specializing in the supply of refined petroleum products such as diesel (EN590), jet fuel (A1), and LPG, as well as critical agricultural goods like wheat, rice, and fertilizer. His focus on compliance, risk analysis, and long-term partnership development has earned the trust of federal agencies, energy ministries, and private sector clients alike. Driven by a commitment to innovation and operational excellence, Faris plays a key role in shaping the company's forward-looking strategy, guiding its growth across defense, energy, and infrastructure sectors. At Accentuate and Crown, his leadership embodies a vision of sustainable impact and global reach. ➢ Certifications & Credentials: Registered Federal Contractor (SDVOSB) Active in U.S. DoD, UN, and G2G supply programs Member – American Petroleum Institute | U.S. Chamber of Commerce

Shannon Caulfield is a 20 year veteran of the United States Coast Guard. During her active duty, she managed various projects and departments and provided all manner of information technology services. Outside of the military, she has experience with other civilian organizations such as the Department of Treasury, Department of Homeland Security, and other private businesses.

Koichi Endo is a 20 year veteran of the United States Air Force. During his active duty, he served as the Assistant to the Pathology Consultant to the USAF Surgeon General where he headed many projects including the Armed Forces DNA Identification Laboratory, AF HIV Screening Project, and the Capitol Region CHCS Consolidation project. An experienced IT manager, he has worked with Military Health Systems, DNA Forensics, government fiduciary systems, Department of Homeland Security, Department of Treasury DevOps, and Cloud implementations. He is a seasoned IT Service Manager, Agile Product Owner, and project manager.

Ms. Papia Ashraf has been an integral part of Accentuate Technology since 2015 and has extensive experience in operations, strategic planning, international trade, marketing and finance. She is a multilingual professional with an international education and outlook, with conceptual an analytic understanding of international financial markets; executing medium and long-term cross border corporate, sovereign/sub-sovereign transactions in the information Technology, pharmaceutical industry, construction machinery and edible oils' global markets. Ms. Ashraf is an Operations leader with international trade compliance expertise, fluency in 5 languages, and track record of delivering success in complex environments. Experienced Global Commodity Procurement and Risk Manager with a demonstrated history of working in the several industries managing spends of up to 1 billion US dollars. Papia helps Accentuate in Import and Export regulations formalities and documentation, S&OP, forecasting, replenishment planning, production planning, inventory optimization, customer experience, procurement, innovative warehousing techniques, transportation through cost optimized route planning and fleet management