The International Game Developers Association Elects New Board Members and Officers
SAN FRANCISCO, CA - May 8, 2003 - The International Game Developers Association (IGDA) today announced the new members of the Board of Directors. John Feil, Level Designer, Lucas Arts; Jesse Schell, Professor of Entertainment Technology, Carnegie Mellon University; and Mitzi McGilvray, Executive Producer, Tapwave, were elected to the open board seats. The new board term began on May 1, 2003. New officers chosen by the board include Chairperson: Kathy Schoback, Director of Product Operations, Eidos Interactive; Secretary: Jesse Schell, and Treasurer: Mitzi McGilvray.
"I am very honored to be appointed as the IGDA Chairperson," stated Schoback. "The IGDA is an invaluable resource for game developers. I am looking forward to working with the Board, committees and membership on new and ongoing initiatives that strengthen the community and our industry."
"The IGDA members have elected a very strong and dedicated team of board members,” added Jason Della Rocca, Program Director. “Our new board will drive more initiatives and create opportunities for the advancement of games.”
The complete list of the IGDA board of directors is:
- Chairperson: Kathy Schoback, Director of Product Operations, Eidos Interactive
- Secretary: Jesse Schell, Professor of Entertainment Technology, Carnegie Mellon University
- Treasurer: Mitzi McGilvray, Executive Producer, Tapwave
- Board Member: John Feil, Level Designer, LucasArts
- Board Member: Greg Zeschuk, Joint CEO, BioWare Corp.
- Executive Director: Jennifer Pahlka, Group Director, Gama Network
- Program Director: Jason Della Rocca
- Chairperson Emeritus: Graeme Devine, Designer, id Software
More information on the IGDA board of directors, and all IGDA programs can be found at www.igda.org.
About the International Game Developers Association (IGDA)
The International Game Developers Association is a non-profit association established by game developers to foster the creation of a worldwide game development community. The IGDA's mission is to build a community of game developers that leverages the expertise of its members for the betterment of the industry and the development of the art form. For more information on the IGDA, please visit www.igda.org or e-mail info@igda.org.