EXP The Opportunity Engine

Our Board of Directors is growing, and we couldn’t be more excited! Please join us in welcoming Michael, Cody, Aksel, and Paul to the EXP family!

🎖️ Michael Kuang is a Navy veteran and CEO and Founder of KPS Security with nearly two decades of experience across the public and private sectors, including roles with The Walt Disney Company, SpaceX, and Snap Inc., supporting high-level security operations and executive protection.

⚖️ Cody Morrison is a public-sector operations and governance professional with experience spanning policy, administration, leadership development, and community engagement. In his current position as the Director of the Parris Academy for Excellence in Law & Leadership and Director of the 1L Professionalism & Civility Program at Southwestern Law School, he leads institution-wide programs focused on student leadership and professional development.

💼 A longtime EXP volunteer and friend, Aksel Palacios, MPA, AICP, currently serves as Director of Port & Capital Projects & Economic Development for Los Angeles City Council District 15, where he oversees major capital projects, waterfront redevelopment, public housing initiatives, and economic development strategies.

🤝 Paul Walsh has 25 years of executive leadership experience at both Fortune 500 and smaller, privately held companies, including deep operational experience in aerospace composites. Retiring from active corporate leadership at the end of 2024, today, he spends his time giving back by supporting several nonprofits both as an advisor and board member, including helping our Management Team with strategy and operationalizing goal setting and ex*****on over the past year.

Looking for a volunteer opportunity? We have several this month!

All professionals - We have mock interviews at Gardena High School and senior defense at Lawndale High School.

Engineers, manufacturing, and biomedical professionals! Our students at Sato Academy of Mathematics and Science need your help with their demo days!

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