Gene joined the CLASS team in 2021, bringing with him many years of experience in all areas of business operations of both nonprofit organizations and private companies. As the CLASS Facilities Director, Gene’s responsibilities include management of the day-to-day operations of the Swissvale Centre, and also the physical management of the CLASS Residential homes.

Once CLASS opens its building to provide meeting space to community groups, Gene will work with and coordinate the groups that rent facility space for events, meetings and training. Gene has extensive knowledge of managing facilities, supervising maintenance teams at a local nonprofit and hotel. In these roles, he was responsible for all areas of maintenance, including construction projects, as well as oversight of all electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and mechanical areas of the hotel.

Gene also was the owner and manager of Transport Associates, Pittsburgh, where he managed all aspects of the funeral business.

In his spare time, Gene likes spending time with family and traveling to experience new places.