The Board
President & Founder
Canaan M. Azzi
Canaan, the founder & president of Blue Lotus Corp and founder emeritus of Bombyx Mori Security Services, is a mechanical designer, machinist, programmer, architectural designer, 3D concept artist, brand/product designer, inventor and entrepreneur.
Mr. Azzi began his executive career at the age of 25. His success has been defined by ingenuity, adaptability to change, resilience and a goal oriented mindset based on cooperation, determination and well-run teams of talented and hand-picked personnel. He is hands-on, autodidactic and determined.​ In his free time, he volunteers with various charitable organizations including the Society of St. Vincent De Paul, local food pantries, and the Knights of Columbus as well as the Red Cross Disaster Action Team. He is also a polyglot, and an author.
"Merit, mutual respect and cooperation. Work through problems with your head and always listen to your people. When you make it, don't forget to give back to the people that helped you along the way."
Vice President
Tami G. Fitzpatrick
Tami Fitzpatrick is a visionary entrepreneur and accomplished business leader. The founder and CEO of multiple Florida Woman Owned Small Businesses (WOSB), her professional background includes 25 years of experience in small corporate management, government relations, international trade, product conceptualization, patented technologies, sales, marketing, and mentoring. Focused on the development and launching of product concepts across the government, commercial, and consumer markets,
Ms. Fitzpatrick has been featured among the top 100 “Women to KNOW” in the U.S. and the top 50 “Women to KNOW” in Florida. Active in community volunteering like CEOs in Schools, past State Advisory Board roles such as the SBDC and Florida Chamber of Commerce, Fitzpatrick brings reputable expertise to any group or organization she mentors or joins.
"The rewards for working through obstacles define us and make the success of our persistence even sweeter"
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Civil Engineering
Hani A. Freij, P.h.D., E.I.
Through determination and an unrivaled wit, Dr. Hani has not only persevered in the world of engineering but truly risen up to any task asked of him.
An entrepreneur as well, Dr. Freij is a valued team member here at Blue Lotus Corp.
Published in peer-reviewed journals, holding various patents, and having undertaken various research projects for local universities and government, Hani has unrivaled talent in the Civil & Structural Engineering Field.
He dedicates his spare time to his private ventures.
"Hard work and dedication pay off."
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