I’m Caroline Caylor, owner of ARAZ Systems—a Minority Woman-Owned Small Business located in the HUBZone of Richmond, Virginia. For more than five years, ARAZ has been trusted across the federal, defense, and commercial sectors for delivering high-performance computer systems, secure data destruction, and advanced IT infrastructure solutions. With over 50 successful contracts supporting the DLA and Department of Defense, we’ve built a reputation for precision, reliability, and innovation.

As the only Hispanic woman-owned business in the U.S. operating both an IT company and a fuel logistics enterprise under one roof, I’ve expanded ARAZ into two complementary divisions—ARAZ Systems IT and ARAZ Fuel Systems—to meet the growing need for technology-driven logistics. Our work connects digital intelligence with physical infrastructure, enabling smarter, safer, and more sustainable operations.

At ARAZ Fuel, we specialize in:
✅ Fuel Management & Logistics for federal, state, and local governments
✅ Critical Infrastructure Support in transportation, construction, and emergency response
✅ Compliant, Efficient Fuel Operations through partnerships with GrowMark Energy and Cary Oil

As a HUBZone-certified company, ARAZ remains deeply committed to veteran hiring (V3 Program), individuals with disabilities (DARS Partnership), and community-based workforce development.

My leadership journey has been strengthened through the Capital One SAGE Executive Program and the WBENC Energy Executive Program, collaborating with global leaders from Shell, BP, and Exxon Mobil to advance sustainable fuel and technology innovation.

Through our nonprofit initiative STEMS – Fueling Young Minds, ARAZ is bridging technology, fuel, and education. As the only Hispanic woman-owned fuel logistics enterprise in the U.S., I recognize the power of visibility—when children from underserved communities see someone who looks like them leading in IT, energy, and logistics, they begin to believe they can too. STEMS turns that belief into opportunity, inspiring the next generation of engineers, coders, and innovators who will fuel our future