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The International Game Developers Association Appoints New Board Members and Officers

MOUNT ROYAL, NJ - March 11, 2009 -- The International Game Developers Association (IGDA) welcomed Gordon Bellamy, Tim Langdell, and Jamil Moledina as its newest Board members. The trio was elected, along with Tobi Saulnier, who returns for another term on the Board. The IGDA has also appointed new officers for the 2009-10 term.

Industry design veteran Bob Bates was appointed as the new Chairperson. Coray Seifert was appointed Secretary, and Tobi Saulnier will serve as Treasurer.

"The IGDA is working hard this year to increase member value, especially given the economic turmoil that is causing difficulties for so many people in our community," said Bates. "As the largest organization of game development professionals in the world, we serve nearly 16,000 members with our efforts to build community, advocate on important issues, and advance the careers of game developers everywhere."

IGDA's complete list of 2009-10 Directors:

  • Bob Bates (Chair) - Independent Game Designer
  • Gordon Bellamy - Business Development, Image Metrics
  • Brenda Brathwaite - Independent Game Designer / Professor+Chair, Savannah College of Art and Design
  • Tom Buscaglia - The Game Attorney
  • Mark DeLoura - Videogame Technical Consultant
  • Tim Langdell - Independent Game Designer & Developer / Lead Game Professor, National University
  • Jennifer MacLean (Chair Emeritus) – Senior Vice President, Business Development, 38 Studios
  • Jamil Moledina - Outreach Director, EA Partners, Electronic Arts
  • Tobi Saulnier (Treasurer) - CEO, 1st Playable Productions
  • Coray Seifert (Secretary) - Associate Producer, Kaos Studios|THQ
  • Tim Train - Studio General Manager, Big Huge Games|THQ

Visit www.igda.org/board for more information on the IGDA Board of Directors.

 

About the International Game Developers Association (IGDA)

The International Game Developers Association is the largest non-profit membership organization serving individuals that create video games. The IGDA is committed to advancing the careers and enhancing the lives of game developers by connecting members with their peers, promoting professional development, and advocating on issues that affect the developer community. For more information on the IGDA, please visit www.igda.org.