Richard Danforth
Founder at Genasys
San Diego, California, United States
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Experience
- Genasys Inc.Chief Executive Officercurrent2016 — presentSan Diego, California, United States
- Genasys Inc.CEOcurrent2016 — presentSan Diego County, California, United States
- RsD AeroPresident2015 — 2016Washington DC-Baltimore Area
- DRS Technologies, Inc.Group President, DRS Integrated Defense Systems & Services (IDSS)2013 — 2014Arlington, VA
- DRS Technologies, Inc.CEO, President and Board Member, DRS Defense Solutions2008 — 2012Arlington, VA
- DRS Technologies, Inc.President, Command Control & Communication2005 — 2008Arlington, VA
- DRS Technologies, Inc.President, Navy Electronics & Intelligence Systems2004 — 2005Arlington, VA
- DRS Technologies, Inc.Executive Vice President, Electronic Systems Group2002 — 2004Arlington, VA
- Raytheon Aircraft Company (RAC)Senior Vice President, Commercial Aircraft Business2000 — 2001Wichita, Kansas Metropolitan Area
- Raytheon Aircraft Company (RAC)Vice President, Operations1996 — 2000Wichita, Kansas Metropolitan Area
- Raytheon Aircraft Company (RAC)Deputy Manager, Manufacturing1995 — 1996
- Raytheon Aircraft Company (RAC)Plant Manager, Raytheon Equipment Division1982 — 1995
Skills & more
Defense9C4ISR2Business Strategy4Revenue & Profit Growth1P&L Management2International Business3Mergers & Acquisitions6Strategic Leadership2Operations Management5Information Technology2IntelJoint Ventures
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Richard Danforth?
- Founder at Genasys
- Where did Richard Danforth go to school?
- Richard Danforth studied at Western New England University (Master of Engineering Management (MsEM)); University of Massachusetts Lowell (Bachelor of Science (BS), Industrial Technology).
Founder mafias
University of Massachusetts Lowell mafia30
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Western New England University mafia2
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Same school
Also attended Western New England University10
Agathe BertrandSenior Associate, Wealth Management at Adams Street PartnersLarry DeroseFounder & CEO, AdvaStim, Inc. at AIFWilliam AmsbaughCTO and Partner at Cure VenturesNans RivatVice President at PACE Healthcare CapitalKevin EknaianSenior Vice President, Head of Global Institutional and Workplace Retirement Sales at American Century Private InvestmentsNathan RosenkranzInvestor at VU Venture Partners
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Also attended University of Massachusetts Lowell57
Christopher J. RustCo-Founder and Partner at Clear VenturesSamar JahanVice President of Finance at Mission BiocapitalAudrey Hernon GuzasIT Manager at HLM Investment PartnersKen DiPotoChief Financial Officer at Material ImpactSatoshi KonagaiInvestment Lead at Astellas Venture Management LLCFaraj AalaeiFounding General Partner at Candou Ventures
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Shared employers
Also worked at DRS Technologies, Inc.7
Frances Fragos TownsendSpecial Advisor at Valor Capital GroupLily BengfortPartner at Blu Venture InvestorsKarl AllenPrincipal at Chevron Technology VenturesWade MilekVice President and General Manager, Airframe Support Systems at HDTEd AdamkiewiczCOO & VP of Developments at BellaMia TechnologiesGary SnyderVice President and General Manager, Missile Transport Systems at HDT
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