The International Game Developers Association Appoints New Board Members and Officers
MOUNT ROYAL, NJ - March 20, 2008 - The International Game Developers Association (IGDA) welcomed Brenda Brathwaite, Mark DeLoura, and Tim Train as its newest Board members. The trio was elected, along with Tom Buscaglia, who returns for another term on the Board. The IGDA has also appointed new officers for the 2008-09 term.
Industry veteran Jennifer MacLean,
Vice President, Business Development, 38 Studios
was appointed as the new Chairperson. Bob Bates was appointed Secretary, and Tobi Saulnier will serve as Treasurer.
"As the largest organization of game development professionals in the world, the IGDA advocates for a community of over 16,000 members on critical issues such as quality of life, career development and diversity," said MacLean. "As Chair of the Board of Directors, I'm tremendously excited about working with my fellow board members to create a lasting impact on the lives of game developers and to continue to grow the IGDA as a significant force in the ever evolving game industry."
IGDA's complete list of 2008-09 Directors:
- Bob Bates (Secretary) - Independent Game Designer
- Brenda Brathwaite - Independent Game Designer / Professor, Savannah College of Art and Design
- Tom Buscaglia - The Game Attorney
- Michael Capps - President, Epic Games
- Chris Charla - Director of Business Development, Foundation 9 Entertainment
- Chris Crowell - Creative Director, Artificial Mind & Movement
- Jason Della Rocca - Executive Director, IGDA
- Mark DeLoura - Videogame Technical Consultant
- Jennifer MacLean (Chairperson) - Vice President, Business Development, 38 Studios
- Mitzi McGilvray (Chair Emeritus) - VP Casual Games, TikGames
- Tobi Saulnier (Treasurer) - CEO, 1st Playable Productions
- Coray Seifert - 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.