top of page

Team Members

Thomas Chiarella

Thomas Chiarella

Founder & CEO

I got involved with shooting sports in college as a freshmen, skeet shooting was my first college physical education class.

Tejasrikumar Kori

Tejasrikumar Kori

Senior Mechatronics Engineer

I am a believer in seizing opportunities, and Level Up Live proved to be the perfect chance for me to embark on a remarkable journey.

Jason Winn

Jason Winn

Director of Software Engineering

I have been programming since I was a kid and I consider myself lucky to have a career doing something that I love. Colin introduced me to shooting several years ago and I have been hooked ever since.

Pearl Chan

Pearl Chan

Financial Advisor

I was introduced to Level Up Live by Colin. Colin and I worked together at several companies over the last 12 years.

Niina Fujioka

Niina Fujioka

Legal Advisor

I am a seasoned legal and business advisor with a diverse background in supporting startups.

Preethi Makineni

Preethi Makineni

Marketing Specialist

I'm a writer, above all else. My marketing journey was happenstance, but it’s turned into a place where I can merge creativity with purpose.

Tyler Harris

Tyler Harris

Co-Founder & Director

I am the Co-Founder and President of Level Up Live with more than 15 years of experience in software and services.

Clement Ho

Clement Ho

Media & Marketing Manager

I've been a competitive shooter since I was around 13 years old. Mainly competing in USPSA. Since then I have expanded my shooting abilities in 3 gun, 2 gun, and The Proving Grounds.

Jeff Swanson

Jeff Swanson

Shooting Sports Industry Consultant

Jeff is a Co-founder and an owner of a “next generation” shooting range, Wilshire Gun, and the Managing Member of NexGen Range Consulting.

Jason Metzner

Jason Metzner

Lead Electrical Engineer

I like to work on cool stuff. Designing circuit boards is what I do, but working with good people and awesome technology is what really drives me.

Li Shy Sterling

Li Shy Sterling

UX/ UI Designer

My journey into UX design began with a love for creating stories through art, inspired by the intricate beauty of ceramics.

Jian Chen

Jian Chen

Chief Operating Officer

I've encountered groundbreaking innovations through my time at Tesla, Hyperloop, & Amazon. However, my journey has now led me to the most exhilarating juncture of my career – joining LUL.

Manouj  Govindaraju

Manouj Govindaraju

Senior Game Developer

I'm an artist at heart who's always on the lookout for innovative ventures.

Frank Medina

Frank Medina

Financial Advisor

My career has been primarily focused on start-up and high-growth enterprises. I studied Finance and Accounting at the University of Oklahoma and, with over 15 years of experience, my expertise lies in businesses at their early developmental stages or poised for significant growth.

James Larsen

James Larsen

Legal Advisor

My father taught me to shoot when I was six years old. I quickly took to the sport and I have enjoyed passing on safe and responsible gun practice to friends and family.

Jenna Chiarella

Jenna Chiarella

Software Engineer

Long before I came to work for LUL, I would help my dad solder and build the smart targets. He would give me presentations on the goals of LUL and where he saw this business going.

bottom of page