Genasys Management & Board

Richard S. Danforth, Chief Executive Officer

Richard S. Danforth has over 40 years of defense and aerospace industry experience including executive leadership positions with two of the world’s largest defense contractors, Raytheon Company (NYSE: RTN), and DRS Technologies Inc, a wholly owned subsidiary of Leonardo-Finmeccanica (BIT: LDO).

Mr. Danforth joined Genasys Inc. after having served at DRS Technologies as Group President of DRS Integrated Defense Systems & Service (2013 – 2014); Chief Executive Officer, President and Board Member of DRS Defense Solutions (2008 – 2012); President, Command Control & Communication (2005 – 2008); President, Navy Electronics & Intelligence Systems (2004 – 2005); and Executive Vice President, Electronics Systems Group (2002 – 2004).

Danforth began his career at Raytheon in 1982 and held various manufacturing, quality assurance and program manager positions until 1996. Danforth was then appointed Vice President of Operations for Raytheon Aircraft Company (1996 – 2000). In 2000, he was named Senior Vice President of Raytheon Aircraft Company’s Commercial Aircraft Business division, where he led 370 sales, marketing and customer service staff.

In 2014, Danforth formed the strategic business consulting firm, RsD Aero, Ltd., which provides consulting services for the Defense, Aerospace, Space and Transportation sectors, with an emphasis on M&A and Transatlantic trade. From 2007 – 2013, he was Chairman of the Board for Advanced Acoustic Concepts, a submarine and mine warfare software solutions company formed as a joint venture between DRS Technologies and the Thales Group.

Mr. Danforth has a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Technology from the University of Massachusetts Lowell and a Masters in Engineering Management from Western New England College.

Dennis D. Klahn, Chief Financial Officer

Dennis D. Klahn has more than 30 years of accounting, finance and operations experience, which includes serving as Controller or CFO at several publicly traded companies. Mr. Klahn was most recently a Group Controller at Teledyne RD Instruments, a subsidiary of Teledyne Technologies (NYSE: TDY). Prior to that role, Klahn served as Controller or CFO at several companies including, ISE Corporation, Overland Storage, Anacomp, and International Lottery & Totalizator Systems. Mr. Klahn began his career as a Staff Accountant at Coopers & Lybrand after receiving his B.A. in Accounting from St. Ambrose University.

Richard H. Osgood III, Chairman of the Board

Richard H. Osgood III retired in 2012 after serving as Head of Equity Capital Markets for Wedbush Securities since January 2009. Mr. Osgood joined Wedbush Securities when it acquired Pacific Growth Equities, which Osgood founded in 1991. Osgood served in various capacities with Pacific Growth Equities prior to its acquisition, including President, Chief Executive Officer, Chief Operating Officer, Chairman and Executive Chairman. Prior to founding Pacific Growth Equities, Osgood was the Head of Capital Markets, Sales and Trading at Volpe, Welty and Company, a company he co-founded in 1986. Previously, Osgood held senior positions in institutional sales at Montgomery Securities, Rotan Mosely and Smith Barney. Mr. Osgood holds a B.A. in Psychology and a B.S. in Biology from the University of the South.

Susan Lee Schmeiser, Director

Susan Lee Schmeiser brings more than 20 years of experience in digital marketing software, media, data analytics, and strategic partnerships to the Board. Prior to May 2023, Ms. Schmeiser served as Group President of Digital Marketing & Technology Solutions at Vericast, a MacAndrews & Forbes company. Previously, Schmeiser served as Chief Product Officer and Senior Executive Vice President, Product, at Vericast. Before that, Schmeiser was Senior Vice President, Business Development and Strategy at Valassis, a leader in marketing technology and consumer engagement. Schmeiser came to Valassis through the MacAndrews & Forbes acquisition of technology startup to IPO Maxpoint Interactive (MXPT), an innovative digital advertising and marketing technology company, where Lee served as Vice President, Corporate Development & Strategy.

Prior to serving at the MacAndrews & Forbes companies, Schmeiser served as a Vice President at Univision and MTV Networks, and an Associate in the Strategic Planning Group at The Walt Disney Company. Ms. Schmeiser earned a BA in Economics from New York University and an MBA in General Management from Harvard Business School.

Bill Dodd, Director

Bill Dodd brings more than 20 years of state and local government experience.  Starting out as a small business owner, Senator Dodd began his public service with 15 years on the Napa County Board of Supervisors, eventually progressing to the state Assembly in 2014 and ultimately serving two four-year terms in the California State Senate.  As Senator Dodd finishes his second term, he Chairs the Government Organization Committee, and is a member of the Transportation Committee, Energy Utilities and Communications Committee, the Business Professions Committee, and the Insurance Committee.

“Serving the Northern California counties for over twenty years, I am acutely aware of the numerous emergencies that local and regional emergency managers must prepare for and manage.  Genasys’ solutions have been instrumental in improving communication, preparedness, and community safety with my constituents. Moving on from public service, I look forward to leveraging my experience to assist Genasys expand its reach and grow its business not only in California, but throughout the country.”

Craig Fugate, Director

Craig Fugate was confirmed by the US Senate and began his service as Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in May 2009.  Under his leadership, emergency management was promoted as a community and shared responsibility. At Mr. Fugate’s direction, FEMA fostered resiliency, a community-oriented approach to emergency management to build sustainable and resilient communities. Before serving at the Federal level, Fugate served as Director of the Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM). During Fugate’s tenure, the FDEM program became the first statewide emergency management program in the nation to receive full accreditation from the Emergency Management Accreditation Program.  Fugate began his emergency management career as a volunteer firefighter, paramedic, and a Lieutenant with the Alachua County Fire Rescue where he moved from exclusive fire rescue operations to serving as the Emergency Manager for Alachua County in Gainesville, Florida. He spent a decade in that role until May 1997 when he was appointed Bureau Chief for Preparedness and Response for FDEM.

“I know of no other company that provides both the hardware and the software necessary to manage and communicate during an emergency. I am excited to join the team and extend the reach.”

Mark Culhane, Director

After working with Price Waterhouse for 10 years, Mark Culhane served as the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of numerous public and private companies, including Teradata Corporation, Lithium Technologies, DemandTec, iManage, and SciClone pharmaceuticals. Mr. Culhane also brings extensive board experience having served as Audit Committee Chair for CallidusCloud and UserZoom as well as board advisory roles for several private companies such as Everwise, Feedzai, and Lastline among others.

“I am excited to join the Genasys Board of Directors.  As a resident of San Diego County, I am acutely aware of the numerous challenges Genasys’ solutions address. I look forward to working with the executive team to deliver improved visibility and financial consistency and performance.”