Ryan Klassa is one of the original founders of Velocity Winter Guard, and will be beginning his 6th season with the guard after taking a one-year hiatus to perform with the 2009 Santa Clara Vanguard Winter Guard. He has also performed with the Madison Junior Scouts, Capital Sound, Tapestry, Sundowners and Blue Devils. He has taught numerous marching bands, drum corps and winter guards, including Independence Winter Guard, Capital Sound, Wisconsin Lutheran HS, Merrill HS, and West De Pere HS.

Ryan currently resides in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and works as the Central Corporate and University Onsite Operations Auditor for US Bank.

Ryan is excited to continue working with the staff and membership and to see what 2010 will bring for Velocity Winterguard!