Henry Huang is CEO of Hakim Unique Group, a privately held investment conglomerate focused on healthcare, technology, energy, and media. Henry founded two startups in technology and healthcare with successful exits through acquisitions and partnerships with global Fortune 500 organizations. Henry has over a decade of experience in operations, finance, and investments.

Before his business career, Mr. Huang spent many years in public service where he was the Commissioner for Information Systems in Los Angeles County, California. Before that, he served in positions for the Department of Treasury and at the U.S. Department of Labor. Henry earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of California, San Diego.

John Thomas is a seasoned entrepreneur and an award-winning political strategist with a proven track record in founding, scaling, and successfully exiting businesses across real estate, software, e-commerce, medical, and marketing industries.
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John is the founder and President of Thomas Partners Strategies, a full-service media, strategy, and crisis communications firm where he is actively involved in shaping the political landscape across the nation. Thomas has advised business executives on everything from venture funding, company structure, and sales growth, to advertising and crisis communications which offers portfolio companies a unique advantage in navigating complex markets.

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Former President Trump called Thomas a “highly respected Republican Strategist,” the LA Times named Thomas “Billy the Kid of Political Battles” and Campaign and Elections Magazine gave John their Rising Star Award. Thomas served as a CNN Commentator during the 2016 election cycle and is regularly quoted in the national news media. Opinion makers, candidates for office, and elected officials nationwide rely on John’s strategic advice and guidance regularly.

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John received his bachelor’s degree in advertising from Southern Methodist University. He received his Master of Public Policy from the Pepperdine School of Public Policy where he served as a member of the School’s Board of Visitors. John was awarded Pepperdine’s School of Public Policy’s distinguished Alum of the Year in 2017 and gave the keynote address at commencement. He regularly guest lectures at universities across the nation.

Andrew Herzfeld brings to the Solid Energies team nearly a decade of executive experience in finance and strategy roles. His experience is international, spanning three continents: Asia, Europe, and North America. Andrew is well-versed in scaling companies, having founded and led multiple impact-driven technology startups.

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Andrew holds a bachelor’s degree in finance from California State University, Long Beach, and a master’s degree in sustainable development with a focus on energy and finance from HEC Paris.

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He developed a passion for clean energy technology while working as a venture capitalist in  Switzerland, with a focus on projects with groundbreaking technologies.

Adrian Sakashita has amassed over thirty years of executive leadership ranging from start-ups through partners in tier-one management consulting, with a focus on large-cap tech. He is presently the managing partner of Questra Advisors LLC, which provides cross-border strategic channel development and M&A advisory consultation services. He was recently recognized as one of the world’s “Top 25” private club presidents, captains, and chairs in 2019 by BoardRoom Magazine.

Mr. Sakashita also brings more than a decade of proprietary trading experience in financial markets. He also earned his bachelor’s degree in operations/production management and computer science from California Polytechnic University, Pomona.

Valencia de la Vega has several years of successful manufacturing leadership as both an R&D test engineer manager and a Lean Six Sigma expert. Valencia led the initial build of several manufacturing test labs throughout Asia and the United States to meet specific customer demands.  By implementing lean Six Sigma initiatives in a high-volume manufacturing environment, Valencia increased profitability by reducing operational costs and meeting and exceeding quality standards for well-known brands like Intel, Apple, and Dell.  

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Valencia is a graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point with a Bachelor of Science in Nuclear Engineering.  She also has an MBA from the New York Institute of Technology and is a graduate of Oxford's Nanotechnology program. While serving in the United States Army, Valencia served in Afghanistan as part of a logistical battalion responsible for supplying joint military forces where she earned the Bronze Star Medal for combat operations.  

Lauren Webb has amassed over sixteen years of executive leadership in human resources, specializing in compensation design, workforce restructuring, employee relations, and ensuring business compliance and cultural congruency. As an accomplished HR leader, she has successfully guided executive groups through complex organizational changes, emphasizing strategic alignment with business goals and fostering a cohesive company culture.

Ms. Webb's expertise extends to developing comprehensive compensation structures, driving HR initiatives in startup environments, and managing large-scale workforce transformations. Her focus on aligning HR practices with overarching business objectives has been instrumental in enhancing organizational effectiveness and employee satisfaction.

Lauren holds separate graduate degrees from both California State University, Fullerton (CSUF) where she earned an MPA with an emphasis in collective bargaining and NLRB compliance,  and an MBA from UCLA , with specializations in industrial psychology and compensation design. Her distinguished academic background complements her professional achievements, making her a pivotal force in shaping HR strategies that support sustainable growth and dynamic workforce engagement.  

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Bobby Kouretchian, a strategic consultant with Nestpoint, and principal and managing attorney at KOZA LAW GROUP APC, possesses extensive experience in business law and estate planning. His expertise encompasses litigation, intellectual property, corporate formation, governance, and complex transactions. Mr. Kouretchian's background includes serving as in-house counsel for private businesses and consulting for DLA Piper. He holds degrees from the University of Southern California and Pepperdine University School of Law.

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Paul Fickas is a partner at Nespoint Associates and a founder at the California Alliance Group with extensive experience in political consulting and campaign management across California, known for innovative voter guides and successful campaigns for significant political figures.

Alex Olson, a partner at Nestpoint Associates and former CEO of Thomas Partners Strategies, is distinguished for his contributions to expanding the company's influence in the political consulting landscape. His experience spans general consulting, senior government staffing, and non-profit activism. Olson holds a Master of Professional Studies degree from George Washington University and a Bachelor of Science degree from Boise State University

Marc Burgat, a strategic advisor at Nestpoint Associates, has over 30 years of experience in politics, policy, government relations, and public relations, with a notable career including leadership roles at the California Chamber of Commerce and the City of Los Angeles.

Justin Wallin, a strategic advisor at Nestpoint Associates based in Washington DC, is the founder of J Wallin Opinion Research. Wallin is a “marketing concept” strategist, with over two decades of experience helping to develop communications strategy through opinion research working for high-profile clients across the nation from Fortune 500 companies, and government agencies to rough-and-tumble political campaigns

Joshua Whitehouse, a Strategic Advisor at Nestpoint Associates, brings extensive political and governmental experience. As a former New Hampshire State Representative, he served in the Trump administration as White House Liaison to the Department of Homeland Security and Department of Defense, and as Coalitions Director. In 2014, he was the top vote-getter in his district and has led several major campaigns, including Andrew Hemingway’s bid for Governor. Joshua also spearheaded tort reform in the New Hampshire House of Representatives.

Erica Knight is a strategic advisor at Nestpoint Associates and the founder of Knox Strategies, renowned for her extensive expertise in public relations. With a history of working on both national and international projects, including political campaigns, corporate mergers, and IPOs, Knight has a proven track record of securing significant media coverage across major outlets. Her early career involved managing media relations for high-profile NFL athletes and collaborating with some of the world’s largest brands. Erica is also dedicated to mentoring emerging PR professionals, known for her swift action in plan execution and crisis management.

Stuart Jolly, a Strategic Advisor at Nestpoint Associates, served as President of Sonoran Policy Group and a partner at Grieboski Jolly Caraway Corp. He was the National Field Director for a presidential campaign, securing 22 primary wins, and later joined Great America PAC as National Political Director. Stuart led the Education Freedom Alliance for four years and taught at East Carolina University and University of Central Oklahoma. As an operative, he represented countries like Somalia, Qatar, and New Zealand.

Milan Dalal is a strategic advisor at Nestpoint who has held a series of senior positions in government. In the U.S. Senate, Milan served as staff director of the Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee’s Subcommittee on Securities, Insurance, and Investment, which oversees the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and the accounting and insurance industries. During his tenure, Milan organized and led nearly a dozen hearings into complex topics, including equity market structure, high-frequency trading, fixed income market structure, and the Financial Stability Oversight Council and designation of Systemically Important Financial Institutions, among other key financial policy issues.

Steven Thomas, a strategic advisor at Nestpoint Associates, is a veteran nonprofit executive and political consultant who has guided six organizations as CEO and an additional three as Chairman. He has raised over $30 million for a variety of liberty-minded candidates and causes, and is a former candidate for House of Delegates in Virginia. He has a Master of Arts degree and a Bachelor of Science degree from Georgetown University

Hillary Shepheard, Vice President of Campaigns at Nestpoint Associates, has led a career in advertising and public relations in the non-profit sector that inspired her to pursue opportunities in international development. After her time spent abroad, she came back to the U.S. to begin her work in the world of politics, in the form of campaign management on the federal, state, and local levels. She recently finished her tenure managing Congresswoman Kay Granger’s campaign.

LA Harris is a strategic advisor at Nestpoint who has set himself apart from most political consultants in the nation through his experience in working every aspect of a campaign operation during his more than 30-year career. A seasoned professional with hundreds of political campaigns, LA Harris was on his first campaign payroll while still in college at the University of Kentucky where he earned his B.A. in political science. From coast to coast, LA Harris has been an integral part of America’s foremost campaigns. Time and time again, LA Harris has successfully implemented fundraising operations to help candidates and political committees fulfill their budgets across the country.

Greg Washburn is the senior production manager at Nestpoint Associates, an award-winning director with a rich background in entertainment and marketing, known for his creative leadership and strategic insight in producing compelling narratives for global brands.

Adriana Gonzalez is the Western Regional Vice President of Nestpoint Associates and has a decade of experience in media relations and business development, significantly contributing to the expansion of the California Alliance Group. She has been actively involved in issue advocacy work across California.

Charles Cortez is the senior graphics designer at Nestpoint Associates, with over 15 years of experience in crafting compelling visuals for diverse advertising and design projects, transforming concepts into visually impactful campaigns across print and digital platforms.