Parry Labs Appoints Don Claussen as CEO

May 27, 2026
Parry Labs has appointed Don Claussen as chief executive officer, while founder John “JD” Parkes transitions to executive chairman to focus on strategy and investor relations.

Parry Labs has named Don Claussen as chief executive officer, announced in a press release. Founder John “JD” Parkes becomes executive chairman and will remain full time, focusing on company strategy, investor relations, and long term direction.

Claussen brings more than two decades of leadership experience in defense and technology organizations. He previously held senior roles at L3Harris and Viasat and most recently served as CEO of ST Engineering iDirect.

A U.S. Army veteran, Claussen has worked on tactical communications programs in Afghanistan and Iraq. He stated his commitment to scaling the company while maintaining its mission focus and technical excellence.

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