I’m Stephen Klahr — a business architect, historian-in-training, and lifelong learner with a passion for systems, stories, and craftsmanship.
Professionally, I serve as a Business Architect at FedEx Freight, where I bring nearly a decade of logistics and operations leadership experience into strategic, cross-functional design work. I’ve advanced through multiple leadership roles, from freight handler to operations manager, and now focus on building sustainable, efficient systems that align with long-term business goals. I hold the Certified Business Architect (CBA) credential and am a Quality Driven Management Expert, the highest level of certification in FedEx’s QDM framework.
Academically, I earned a B.A. in Political Science from the University of Alabama and am currently pursuing an M.A. in History at Eastern Washington University. My long-term goal is to earn a Ph.D. in History, with a focus on political violence, leadership, and institutional memory. That passion fuels my research and writing — and also drives one of my deepest personal commitments:
AssassinationHistory.org — my independent, long-form research project dedicated to documenting and analyzing the assassinations of U.S. presidents. Each case file explores the political climate, personal motivations, and lasting consequences of these national tragedies, beginning with Lincoln and moving through Garfield, McKinley, and Kennedy. The site blends formal historical inquiry with narrative storytelling, aiming to provide clarity, context, and critical insight into pivotal moments in American history.
Outside of work and study, I’m a devoted husband and father of two. I enjoy traveling with my family (especially to theme parks and Panama City Beach), collecting and studying mechanical watches, shining shoes, writing with fountain pens, and keeping analog traditions alive. I’m a licensed HAM radio operator, a polyglot-in-progress (currently learning Italian, Spanish, and Vietnamese), and an aficionado of Ian Fleming’s James Bond novels — especially the original literary character, whose complexity and Cold War context remain endlessly fascinating.
This site brings together the many threads of my life — from scholarship and logistics to craftsmanship and culture. Whether you’re here to explore my historical research, professional insights, or shared passions, I’m glad to have you along for the journey.
