Purcellville, VA – LAVA Technology Services, a notable Inc5000 company located in Purcellville, celebrated its 5-Year Anniversary with a vibrant Annual Crawfish Boil and Client Appreciation Event on May 18th. The gathering attracted over 400 attendees, including executives from leading data center, cyber, and cloud companies, along with more than 100 children participating in a day filled with community spirit, culture, and Cajun festivities.
Jake Jansen, Chief Executive Officer of LAVA, expressed his appreciation for the event’s success and the lively atmosphere. “This celebration isn’t just about delicious food and great music; it’s about community. LAVA was built in this town, and our growth reflects the trust our partners, clients, and neighbors have placed in us. Today is about giving back while having fun,” he shared.
This year’s event featured a Hawaiian theme, complete with fire breathers, luau dancers, island music, and a petting zoo. Families enjoyed face painting and bouncy houses, while adults indulged in heaps of authentic crawfish—paying homage to LAVA’s roots in both Louisiana and Virginia, which inspired the company’s name.
The Crawfish Boil served as an excellent networking opportunity, enabling attendees to connect with industry peers and discuss the latest technological advancements. Founded during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, LAVA has rapidly positioned itself as a leader in telecom and technology consulting. The firm specializes in modernizing enterprise networks, reducing telecom costs, and delivering innovative solutions in cloud services, cybersecurity, AI, and collaboration technologies. With over $200 million in managed technology spending and a client roster that includes Fortune 100 companies, LAVA is reshaping the landscape of agile, expert-led consulting.
“We started LAVA to provide a better way to serve our clients—through a service-first, profit-smart approach that isn’t tied to legacy vendors or outdated models,” Jansen noted. As a Loudoun County native with experience at tech giants like CDW and ePlus, he co-founded LAVA with a dedicated team of 17 employees and partnerships with over 500 global service providers, including Zoom, Verizon, Akamai, and Equinix. This positions LAVA as a comprehensive resource for businesses seeking to innovate and optimize their operations.
The success of this year’s Crawfish Boil reinforces LAVA Technology Services’ commitment to fostering relationships within the community and the tech industry. For more information about LAVA Technology Services and its innovative solutions, visit www.lavats.com.