Ryan L.

About Ryan L.

Elite Strategic Operator | Military-Grade Contracting Expert | Business Builder and Legacy ArchitectRyan Livergood is a high-stakes strategist with over a decade of experience commanding multimillion-dollar federal contracts across the globe. As a former U.S. Air Force Contracting Officer, he specialized in securing and managing complex Department of Defense acquisitions in construction, services, and systems procurement. He earned a reputation for precision, leadership under pressure, and unwavering accountability. With deployments to Afghanistan and Qatar, Ryan supported elite operations for CENTCOM and SOCOM, where his decisions directly impacted mission-critical success in dynamic, high-risk environments.Over his ten years in government contracting, Ryan has led, negotiated, and managed portfolios exceeding tens of millions of dollars. He has honed an uncommon blend of technical intelligence, leadership, and operational rigor that few can match.But his influence does not end at the edge of the military-industrial complex.As a multi-business entrepreneur, investor, and legacy builder, Ryan transitioned from federal contracting to launch and scale real-world enterprises. He is the founder of a growing real estate holding and financial consulting firm where he helps high-net-worth individuals and growth-focused entrepreneurs build generational wealth through strategic acquisition, smart tax positioning, and asset protection.He also co-founded and developed K and L Auto and Diesel Repairs from scratch, playing an instrumental role in its business development, systems architecture, and early profitability. His battlefield-tested leadership translates directly to the boardroom and beyond.Ryan’s toolbox includes certifications in real estate and financial services, paired with deep knowledge in economics, marketing, and business growth strategy. He brings a rare combination of government precision, entrepreneurial creativity, and a no-excuses leadership ethos to everything he touches.Driven by impact and built for scale, Ryan now works with emerging and established leaders to elevate operations, optimize opportunities, and build sustainable business legacies that outlive their founders.

Experience

1. Contracting Manager

   United States Air Force

   May 2011 — Present

Education

• Missouri University of Science and Technology

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Engineering/Industrial Management

• Missouri University of Science and Technology

  Engineering Management

• Defense Acquisition University

  Contracting Level 2, PM level 1