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284 Millennium - A Marquis Who’s Who Magazine RETAIL, WHOLESALE, DISTRIBUTION AND SALES Exposed to the field of fuel retail and convenience from a formative age, Elias Khalil Khoury was predisposed to entrepreneurship, having been influenced by his father, who founded and operated Kenkinc USA, Inc. Initially desiring to be a doctor, however, Mr. Khoury obtained a bachelor’s degree in cell and molecular biology at California State University, Northridge before realigning himself to a business path. During his interviews with various medical schools, particularly at the Tulane University School of Medicine, he realized that he envisioned himself enrolling in a different life path. Serving as chief operating officer of Kenkinc USA, Inc., since 2006, Mr. Khoury has also excelled as the chief executive officer of Star MSO since 2019. Star MSO is a fuel retailing convenience business located in Northridge, California. Living and working by his father’s motto, “In order to be a citizen, you have to help,” Mr. Khoury donates his time to numerous civic endeavors outside of his professional path. His business, Star MSO, sponsors St. Baldrick’s Day for both the Los Angeles Police Department and Los Angeles Fire Department, and they have also actively aided in lessening the homelessness crisis throughout Los Angeles for the past 15 years. To this end, Mr. Khoury and his business help the homeless population find adequate housing and employment opportunities. Likewise, Star MSO has funded festivals and events for local churches, including the St. Anne Melkite Greek Catholic Cathedral and the St. Nicholas and St. Charles Greek Orthodox Churches. Looking toward the future, Mr. Khoury envisions Star MSO expanding to additional locations across both the State of California and the nation. He also intends to continue his community involvement through charitable endeavors for as long as he is able. Married for many years, Mr. Khoury is the proud father of four children. He currently resides in Northridge, California. Millennium Magazine Featured Listee ELIAS KHALIL KHOURY CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Star MSO Northridge, CA

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