Bruce H. MacNair – Founder and President
Bruce MacNair has nearly two decades of professional experience in national security and defense. During the past 13 years he has served in numerous capacities providing direct, impactful, all source intelligence analysis and targeting development support specifically to counter-improvised explosive device (C-IED) and counterterrorism operational missions of the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA), U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the Joint Improvised Explosive Device Defeat Organization (JIEDDO), U.S. Central Command (USCENTCOM), U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM), and U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) clients in multiple theaters of operation (OCONUS and CONUS).
Randy Lange – Chief Executive Officer
Randy Lange has two decades of experience in the sales and delivery of professional services within the federal sector. He has built a reputation in the industry as a trusted advisor to decision makers within the public- and private sector ecosystem supporting the federal government. He has built a network of professional relationships that combines significant breadth in the Gov-Con market and specific depth in consulting services, IT, program management, and mission support.
Michelle Stanley – Chief Operating Officer
Michelle Stanley has more than a decade of experience in government contracting. She started in the industry by providing onsite training and assessments to the government client across the country. From there, she transitioned into leadership roles with Lockheed Martin, providing project management and team lead oversight to numerous government projects where she was recognized for outstanding achievements, receiving both a Special Recognition Award (SRA) and two SPOT awards.
Jeremy Makay – Chief Growth Officer
Jeremy Makay brings nearly 20 years of federal market experience and has a successful track record of increasing top line growth with new and existing markets. Over the course of his career, Jeremy has managed multiple billion-dollar IDIQs supporting highly visible, congressionally sensitive contracts, led several successful large capture efforts that helped to position companies into new market arenas for strategic expansion, and has a proven track record of growing federal portfolios with existing and new customers.
MANAGING PARTNERS
Bruce MacNair Founder & President macnairb@firebirdast.com
Randy Lange CEO langer@firebirdast.com
Firebird AST’s Managing Partners, Bruce MacNair and Randy Lange, began working together over a decade ago while at a large federal contractor supporting key missions for the national security community. They possess deep technical expertise related to supporting the special operations, intelligence and law enforcement communities, as well as business acumen honed through significant experience in large, small, and mid-tier companies. Just as important, both share a deep commitment to the success of their customers, employees, and partners. Firebird AST strives to always “do the right thing” especially when it’s difficult.
