FERNANDO V. LARA CELIS, Director, Independent, since October 2023

Mr. Celis is an entrepreneur and the General Manager and President of FYA Project, LLC, a Schlotzsky’s Deli Franchisee (Restaurant and Fast Food) which owns and operates seven locations in the North Dallas, Texas area. He is also the General Manager and President of UDF de Mexico S.de R.L. de C.V., a Dallas Texas based independent contractor which manages real estate projects Loma Bonita and la Laguna in Tampico, Mexico. Prior to 2006, Mr. Celis was employed by the Mexico State Superior Control Authority in Veracruz, Mexico as a General Auditor and/or Information Manager. He has also been a Director of ARL and IOR since October 2023.