Kennon James - Event Director

Kennon, when not playing board games or waiting for football season to start, can be found painting miniatures, planning his next hiking trip, or writing about himself in third person. He lives in the sleepy town of Hutto, Texas with his wife and kids.

Favorite boardgame: Battlestar Galactica

Favorite RPG: Warhammer Roleplay

Nathan James - Media Director / Event Coordinator

Nathan James is a jack of all trades living in the Texas Hill Country where he runs a boutique marketing agency that helps other area small businesses by managing their online presence and social media. His love of gaming dates back to his childhood when he was introduced to Magic the Gathering, Warhammer and D&D materials by his older brother (see above). Nathan is a firm believer that in-person gaming is a fantastic way to build community and learn about the people around you.

Favorite boardgame: Wingspan

Favorite RPG: 2nd Edition D&D

Anthony Diaz - Financial Director / Event Coordinator

Anthony is a disabled military veteran who fell in love with gaming in his teenage years in the early 1990s when he played his first-ever game of Dungeons and Dragons. Anthony has been hooked since then and has continued his love of fantasy and science fiction role-playing games by writing his own campaigns and has pursued writing fantasy novels. He hopes to have his first book published in 2025. Anthony is the owner of Alpha Line Productions LLC, a veteran-owned small business that produces his podcasts and his writing.

Favorite boardgame: Lords of Waterdeep

Favorite RPG: Pathfinder

Steve Dunne - Planning Director / Scheduling Coordinator

Steve brings a wealth of experience and passion for the gaming community. His love for role-playing games dates back to 1979, when he first immersed himself in the worlds of fantasy and strategy. Along with his experience with RPGs, Steve is also a fan of board games and classic war games, with favorites like Battlestar Galactica and Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay at the top of his list. Steve’s detailed approach to organizing events ensures a seamless and engaging experience for attendees. When not gaming, Steve works as a clinical educator in the medical device field.

Favorite boardgame: Battlestar Galactica

Favorite RPG: Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay

Tyler - Director of everything else / Sponsorship Coordinator

Tyler was introduced to the world of tabletop role-playing games in 2017 and hasn’t looked back since. With hundreds of hours spent in 2nd and 5th Edition Dungeons & Dragons as well as Achtung! Cthulhu, Tyler enjoys the probabilistic storytelling that unfolds when dice, characters, and creativity collide.

When not immersed in a fantasy, Tyler can be found at the board game table with favorites like Scythe, Wingspan, Terraforming Mars, and Love Letter. He's also a dedicated listener of Dungeons & Daddies and a Pokémon card collector always on the hunt for the next great pull. By day, Tyler is a director at a data analytics firm in Austin. By night, he’s your go-to for good games, good laughs, and dice rolls that never behave.

Favorite boardgame: Scythe

Favorite RPG: Achtung! Cthulhu