Mr.Klassen is a serial entrepreneur. He started, ran and sold four companies: (three software development companies) Genesis Engineering,  Applied Signal Processing,, SigInt Technologies,  and (areal estate company), Global Property Holdings), before “retiring” in 2021. He has served on numerous non profit boards.

Mr. Klassen has a BS and MS from VA Tech, as well as graduate work toward an MBA at Maryland’s Smith School.. Mr. Klassen enjoys mentoring, recumbent cycling (tours and day rides) and bodybuilding.


Having received a diagnosis of Spinocerebellar Ataxia that not only impacts him, but several members of his family, Mr.Klassen is pursuing a medical cure for the disease through CRD; leading the way for a cure for his family and the world.