Incoming President

Randy Carr

Randy Carr is a seasoned executive with more than 20 years of experience supporting defense and intelligence missions across the federal government contracting landscape. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Marketing from West Virginia University and a Master of Business Administration from Mount St. Mary’s University.

Randy currently serves as President of Level Up, LLC, a leading provider of mission information technology, data analytics, and mission execution services to the United States Intelligence Community. In this role, he leads strategic growth, operational excellence, and customer engagement efforts to ensure the delivery of innovative, mission-focused solutions that meet the evolving needs of government partners.

Level Up operates as a wholly owned subsidiary of AVIAN, LLC, where Randy also serves as Chief Human Resources Officer, and has been closely involved in Level Up’s operations since its acquisition in 2021.

Throughout his career, Randy has supported both large and small businesses contracting with the Department of Defense and the Intelligence Community.

Director of Growth

Mike Laggini

Mike has built his career across operational roles, recruiting, and business development within the intelligence community. He holds a bachelor’s degree from American Military University and an MBA from George Washington University.

Since joining Level Up, Mike has helped shape the company’s direction and culture. He has guided significant contract growth through his expertise in business development, strategic recruiting, capture efforts, and partnership‑focused growth.

Mike’s approach to leadership is shaped by his time in the U.S. Navy, where he learned the value of steady decision‑making, accountability, and taking care of the people you serve alongside. The challenges he’s navigated throughout his career have shaped his perspective and reinforced his commitment to building teams that stay focused on the mission and support one another.

CEO

George Franz

George Franz is the Chief Executive Officer of Avian Holdings, Inc., the parent company to Level Up.

Franz joined AVIAN in 2013 and has served in several key leadership roles across the organization. He previously led the Test & Evaluation | Flight Support sector, was appointed Chief Operating Officer in 2022, and later became President of AVIAN, LLC. In these roles, he strengthened operational performance, advanced culture‑driven initiatives, and guided long‑term growth across the company’s employee‑owner community.

Before entering private industry, Franz served as a Naval Flight Officer in the U.S. Navy. A graduate of the United States Naval Test Pilot School, he deployed with multiple operational squadrons and supported NAVAIR for more than a decade in leadership and technical roles spanning flight test, systems engineering oversight, and major acquisition program management.