Fireflower AI is pleased to announce the appointment of Jimmy Gardner to our Board of Directors. As the founder and former President of teKnoluxion, a leader in technical solutions for the intelligence community, Jimmy brings over two decades of experience in federal technology leadership and entrepreneurship to Fireflower AI's mission of delivering secure enterprise AI solutions.

Jimmy's career spans critical roles supporting intelligence and defense agencies, including extensive work with the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA). As a senior systems engineer and technical leader, he has orchestrated large-scale deployments and managed mission-critical infrastructure supporting thousands of intelligence analysts. His entrepreneurial success in building teKnoluxion, which was recently acquired by Bridge Core Federal, demonstrates his ability to scale federal technology companies while maintaining the highest standards of security and mission focus.

"Jimmy's deep understanding of federal intelligence operations and his track record of delivering innovative technical solutions makes him an invaluable addition to our board" said Josh McQueen, CEO of Fireflower AI. "His expertise will be crucial in shaping how our Ignite platform can maximize the value of AI for federal intelligence use cases while maintaining the strict security and compliance requirements these missions demand. Jimmy's entrepreneurial perspective and technical background align perfectly with our vision of transforming how federal agencies leverage AI capabilities."

As a strategic advisor and active investor in the technology sector, Jimmy continues to drive innovation in national security through his roles with venture capital and angel investment funds. His appointment to Fireflower AI's board reinforces our commitment to building secure, enterprise-grade AI solutions that meet the unique needs of intelligence and defense communities.