Who is Luminary Global?
Founded in 2016 by retired U.S. Army First Sergeant Valerie Ellis Lavin, Luminary Global is a veteran-owned preparedness company built on the belief that readiness is a responsibility. We equip those who protect their families and serve their communities with curated, mission-ready trauma kits, first aid systems, and emergency gear trusted by first responders, military units, government agencies, and preparedness-minded households. Our commitment is simple: provide dependable solutions that perform when it matters most.
Preparedness Shouldn’t Be Guesswork.
Too many emergency kits are built for shelf appeal, packed with low-grade components and unnecessary filler. When real-world emergencies happen, performance isn’t optional.
Luminary Global exists to eliminate uncertainty. We carefully curate dependable equipment selected for reliability, field relevance, and practical use, whether it’s carried in a patrol vehicle, deployed on a mission, stocked in a workplace, or stored at home. No gimmicks. No shortcuts. Just gear you can trust when it matters most.
Why Choose Luminary?
We take a solution-based approach, partnering with you to close the gap between an emergency and an effective response. Everything we do is guided by our 3 D's:
Duty: Mission First
We don’t just move boxes; we move capabilities. A missing kit or delayed shipment can mean the difference between life and death.
Discipline: Battle-Tested Standard
We bring the rigor of a 21-year military career to civilian commerce. No cut corners. No excuses.
Dependability: The Foxhole Promise
Whether you're a government procurement officer or a parent preparing a home safety kit, we are the partner you can trust when the world gets chaotic.
Meet Our Founders
Valerie Ellis Lavin
Founder & CEO
Valerie is a retired U.S. Army First Sergeant with over 21 years of distinguished service. Highly decorated, she founded Luminary in 2016 to extend her military mission of protection and readiness to civilian preparedness.
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Jeremy Lavin
COO
Joining Luminary full-time in 2017, Jeremy brings over 15 years of expertise in operations and government contracting. He spearheads Luminary’s e-commerce infrastructure and national supplier network to ensure fast, scalable fulfillment.
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To equip protectors with practical tools that close the gap between an emergency and effective response. Preparedness is a responsibility, not a trend.
Our Vision
A world where every operator, first responder, and prepared citizen has the immediate capability to turn the tide of an emergency.
Preparedness Is Leadership
We believe in leading from the front. Beyond our gear, we are deeply committed to supporting veteran entrepreneurship, empowering women veteran leaders, and staying engaged in our local and national communities.
"Great outfit, very responsive to the needs of people in the field. Created a 'stop the bleed' pack for wildland firefighters that is compact, efficient and cost effective, allowing programs to buy more to get them where they are needed, in the hands of wildland firefighters. Incredibly helpful, intelligent folks who quickly saw a need and filled that need with several options of kits from small to large."
— Brian Kliesen
— Brian Kliesen