Genasys Inc. Appoints Larry Hagenbuch to Board of Directors

Hagenbuch to serve as Chair of the Audit Committee, bringing deep financial oversight experience.

Mar. 30, 2026 at 8:05pm

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Genasys Inc., the global leader in Protective Communications, announced that Larry Hagenbuch has been appointed to its Board of Directors and will serve as Chair of the Audit Committee. Hagenbuch is an operating partner at private equity firm Crossplane Capital and has extensive experience in audit, finance, and operations leadership roles at public and private companies.

Why it matters

Genasys is at a critical growth stage, with major projects like the Puerto Rico Dams Early Warning System and other large hardware and software opportunities. Hagenbuch's financial expertise and operational experience will provide strong, independent oversight as the company scales.

The details

As Audit Chair, Hagenbuch will leverage his background as a former COO and CFO, as well as his experience serving on audit committees for public companies like HireQuest and Optex Systems. He will work with the Genasys leadership team to help execute on the company's objectives.

  • Hagenbuch was appointed to the Genasys Board of Directors on March 30, 2026.

The players

Genasys Inc.

The global leader in Protective Communications, providing preparedness, response, and analytics software and hardware solutions.

Larry Hagenbuch

An operating partner at private equity firm Crossplane Capital, with deep experience in audit, finance, and operations leadership roles at public and private companies.

Richard Danforth

CEO of Genasys Inc.

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What they’re saying

“Larry brings deep audit and financial oversight experience, having served as audit committee chair for multiple public companies, including HireQuest (NASDAQ: HQI) and Optex Systems, and previously serving on audit committees at Remy International. His background as a former COO and CFO, combined with decades of operational, restructuring, and governance leadership across public and private enterprises, positions him to provide strong, independent financial stewardship as Audit Chair.”

— Richard Danforth, CEO of Genasys Inc.

“I am pleased to join the Board and work with Richard, fellow board members, and the Genasys team execute on the Company's objectives. With the Puerto Rico Dams Early Warning System project and other large hardware and software business opportunities, Genasys is at a major inflection point. I look forward to using my financial, audit, and operations experience and perspective to help the Company scale growth.”

— Larry Hagenbuch

What’s next

Hagenbuch will begin his role as Audit Committee Chair immediately, providing financial oversight and guidance to Genasys as the company pursues its growth initiatives.

The takeaway

Genasys has brought on an experienced financial leader in Larry Hagenbuch to help guide the company through a critical growth phase, leveraging his deep expertise in audit, operations, and corporate governance to support the company's expansion plans.