I am a video game developer!
I've been happily developing video games since 2004. I've released games on many platforms including the Nintendo DS, Wii, Wii U, XBOX 360, iPhone, iPad, Android, Facebook and PC. Many of these games are based on brands that millions of people enjoy each day, coming from Disney, Konami, Cartoon Network, Activision, PopCap, Universal Studios, Nickelodeon, Mattel, Hasbro, High Voltage Software, THQ, 2KPLAY, Warner Brothers, ValuSoft, GameMill, Dreamcatcher Games, Destineer, ZOO Games and Tecmo. Take a look at my full gameography if you would like to see all the games I've worked on.
I love developing websites, too.
The web is a wonderful place to play. I believe it is still a pretty wide-open frontier for creativity. While I got my start during the flash-animation dominated era, I've warmed up to the benefits of wordpress driven sites. Recently, I've developed websites for insurance agents, lawyers, criminal investigators, artists, apartment complexes, casinos, student organizations, title companies and philanthropies.
Deep down, I'm simply an artist.
For as long as I can remember I have loved the creative side of life. I began early; by time I was 13 I had my first illustration published in a small east coast gaming periodical. I studied computer science before moving to Springfield in 2000 to pursue a degree in electronic art. I graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Electronic Arts from Missouri State University in 2004 and immediately began work as the Media Manager and concept art instructor for the Missouri Fine Arts Academy.
After working at the academy I took a job as an artist with a local video game venture, Black Lantern Studios. I made the 8th employee and the 4th artist for the company that has produced over 75 video games titles. Working hard as an artist, I produced assets for several games including a lead artist role on Board Game Classics. In November of 2005 I expanded my responsibility by taking the role of Art Director at the Studio. In this role I produced work for and shipped seven titles in 12 months on the GBA and DS platforms. In 2006, the art and design departments of the studio merged. I sat as the Director of Art and Design, for a little over a year. After serving as the VP of Operations and President of the Springfield Studio I took the reins of our third expansion project to St. Louis, MO where we launched our first product on the 360 platform – Ben 10 Alien Force: The Rise of Hex.
As Studio Director for the St. Louis office, I lead teams to develop a wide array of games including our first facebook app. In 2011, we branded the St. Louis office with a new title which reflected our balance of traditional technique and modern technology: Graphite Lab. We have a growing portfolio of mobile games for clients like Hasbro, many of which have peaked in the overall top ten apps on the app store. We are currently deep in production our our first original property: Hive Jump, which released on Steam January 18, 2017 and on Wii U January 28, 2017.
Hive Jump released on Nintendo Switch and XBOX One on January 11 2019. Watch the trailer below.
I believe there is a market for video game development in St. Louis and we happily partner with other firms in the area to do contract video game development for both entertainment companies as well as agencies. If you are interested in following one of the many st. louis video game developers, you can find us on twitter, linkedIn and our own Lab Notes blog.
With dozens of studios, courses and events, St. Louis is becoming the nation’s next video game development hot spot. Check out this feature from thestl.com.
I love sharing what I know in the classroom.
I currently teach motion graphics, animation, and game design at Maryville University in St. Louis.
ASSETS CREATION FOR GAMES
Learning the production process for art assets within a game development environment. Learn more about Game Design at Maryville University.
DIGITAL ILLUSTRATION
Learning skills for successful illustration processes. We focus on use of Photoshop and Illustrator. Learn more about Game Design at Maryville University
GAME HISTORY
Study of the history of video game design from 1950 through today. Research and testing are primary considerations. Learn more about Game Design at Maryville University.
GAME DESIGN
Study of the design and development of video games and E-Learning applications. Concept development, interface design, programming, principles of electronic learning, and game logic are primary considerations. Learn more about Game Design at Maryville University.
MOTION GRAPHICS
Building upon skills developed in Intro to Motion Graphics, students will continue to pursue understanding of the elements of graphic design in combination with motion, video and sound, as well as the technology utilized to create motion graphics.
INTRO TO MOTION GRAPHICS
Teaching motion graphics using a 12 principles approach while developing each students visual voice and portfolio in digital motion.
INTRO TO ANIMATION
Teaching digital animation using a 12 principles approach while developing each students visual voice and portfolio in animation. This class evolved to focus on motion graphics versus traditional animation.
In the spring of 2007 I joined Missouri State University as adjunct faculty in the Department of Art + Design.
COMPUTER ANIMATION III
Teaching 3D animation using a 12 principles approach while developing each students visual voice and portfolio in 3D animation.
COMPUTER ANIMATION II
Teaching digital 3D modeling.
I enjoy speaking outside of the classroom, too.
World Affairs STL - Video Games for STEAM and Entrepreneurship - 2021
VentureCafe NXT - St. Louis Startups: Let’s stay together - 2019
XPO Games Festival - Starting and Maintaining an Indie Development Business - 2017
MO Game Con - Getting your Start in Video Games - 2017
Wizard World Comic Con - The 80s And Video Games Respawned - 2016
Webster University Kinematifest - Animation and Gaming - 2016
Wizard World Comic Con - Making an Impact - 2015
Missouri State University - Master's Class in Video Game Development, 2014
Missouri State University - Homecoming Alumni Panel, 2014
Wizard World St. Louis Comic Con - Being a Nerd for a Living, 2014
Wizard World St. Louis Comic Con - What Video Games Can Teach, 2014
Washington University - IGDA Roundtable - 2013
WordCamp St Louis – Plug-ins on a Budget 2011
St. Louis Lutheran Schools – Making Fun 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
University of Missouri KC – Effects of Media on Children 2007
Missouri State University ACM – Breaking In to the Gaming Industry 2007
Missouri State University – Professional Practices in Animation 2006
Missouri State University – Getting into Gaming 2005
My full gameography
qomp2
Release Date 2.20.2024
System See all at atari.com
Publisher Atari
RollerCoaster Tycoon Adventures Deluxe
Release Date 11.3.2023
System See all at atari.com
Publisher Atari
Mr. Run and Jump
Release Date 7.25.2023
System See all at mrrunandjump.com
Publisher Atari
Kombinera
Release Date 4.6.2022
System See all at kombineragame.com
Publisher Atari
Bratz Total Fashion Makeover
Release Date 4.30.2021
System iOS Android
Publisher Outright Games
L.O.L. Surprise! Movie Maker
Release Date 9.23.2020
System iOS Android
Publisher Outright Games
RollerCoaster Tycoon® Story
Release Date 1.30.2020
System iOS Android
Publisher Atari
Cats vs Pickles
Release Date 1.24.2020
System iOS Android
Publisher Cepia
Hive Jump
Release Date 1.11.2019
System Nintendo Switch XBOX One
Publisher Graphite Lab
Licensor Graphite Lab
Chutes and Ladders: Ups and Downs
Release Date 08.16.2018
System iOS, Android, Amazon
Publisher PlayDate Digital
Licensor Hasbro
Transformers Rescue Bots: The Need for Speed
Release Date 11.08.2017
System iOS, Android, Amazon
Publisher PlayDate Digital
Licensor Hasbro
My Little Pony: The Movie
Release Date 9.28.2017
System iOS, Android, Amazon
Publisher PlayDate Digital
Licensor Hasbro
Tonka: Trucks Around Town
Release Date 5.11.2017
System iOS, Android, Amazon
Publisher PlayDate Digital
Licensor Hasbro
My Little Pony: Story Creator
Release Date 9.20.2016
System iOS
Publisher PlayDate Digital
Licensor Hasbro
Hive Jump
Release Date 7.20.2016
System STEAM Wii U
Publisher Graphite Lab
Licensor Graphite Lab
Johnny Tractor and Friends: Goodnight, Johnny Tractor
Release Date 7.20.2016
System iOS, Android, Amazon
Publisher Soul and Vibe Interactive
Licensor John Deere
Johnny Tractor and Friends: Growing Season
Release Date 4.14.2016
System iOS, Android, Amazon
Publisher Soul and Vibe Interactive
Licensor John Deere
Mr. Potato Head School Rush
Release Date 4.07.16
System iOS, Android, Amazon
Publisher PlayDate Digital
Licensor Hasbro
Johnny Tractor and Friends: Snow Day
Release Date 12.3.2016
System iOS, Android, Amazon
Publisher Soul and Vibe Interactive
Licensor John Deere
Littlest Pet Shop: Pet Style
Release Date 10.14.15
System iOS, Android, Amazon
Publisher PlayDate Digital
Licensor Hasbro
My Little Pony: Rarity Takes Manehattan
Release Date 8.27.15
System iOS, Android, Amazon
Publisher PlayDate Digital
Licensor Hasbro
Baby Genius Sing Along
Release Date 6.5.15
System iOS, Amazon
Publisher Hadoken, LLC
Licensor Genius Brands
Transformers Rescue Bots: Dino Island
Release Date 5.7.15
System iOS, Android, Amazon
Publisher PlayDate Digital
Licensor Hasbro
My Little Pony: Pinkie Pie's Sister
Release Date 4.2.15
System iOS, Android, Amazon
Publisher PlayDate Digital
Licensor Hasbro
My Little Pony: Cutie Pox
Release Date 1.29.15
System iOS, Android, Amazon
Publisher PlayDate Digital
Licensor Hasbro
My Little Pony: Twilight's Kingdom
Release Date 12.18.14
System iOS, Android, Amazon
Publisher PlayDate Digital
Licensor Hasbro
Release Date 11.20.14
System iOS, Android, Amazon
Publisher PlayDate Digital
Licensor Hasbro
My Little Pony: Luna Eclipsed
Release Date 10.15.14
System iOS, Android, Amazon
Publisher PlayDate Digital
Licensor Hasbro
My Little Pony: Power Ponies
Release Date 7.15.14
System iOS, Android, Amazon
Publisher PlayDate Digital
Licensor Hasbro
Transformers Rescue Bots: Sky Forest Rescue
Release Date 6.19.14
System iOS, Android, Kindle
Publisher PlayDate Digital
Licensor Hasbro
Role Studio Director
My Little Pony: Best Pet
Release Date 6.4.14
System iOS, Android, Amazon
Publisher PlayDate Digital
Licensor Hasbro
Role Studio Director
My Little Pony: Fluttershy's Famous Stare
Release Date 4.22.14
System iOS, Kindle
Publisher PlayDate Digital
Licensor Hasbro
Role Studio Director
My Little Pony: Hearts and Hooves Day
Release Date 2.13.14
System iOS, Android, Kindle
Publisher PlayDate Digital
Licensor Hasbro
Role Studio Director
My Little Pony: Party of One
Release Date 9.18.13
System iOS, Android, Kindle
Publisher PlayDate Digital
Licensor Hasbro
Role Studio Director
Doolz: Video Games
Release Date 7.2013
System iOS, Android
Publisher Black Lantern Studios
Role Studio Director
Play-Doh Create ABCs
Release Date 7.12.13
System iOS, Android, Kindle
Publisher PlayDate Digital
Licensor Hasbro
Role Studio Director
Monster Match: Letters
System iOS, Android
Publisher Black Lantern Studios
Role Studio Director
W.E.L.D.E.R.
System Kindle, Android
Publisher Highline Games
Role Kindle Development Team
Moshi Monsters: Moshlings Theme Park
Release Date 2011
System Nintendo 3DS
Publisher Mind Candy
SOL: Exodus
Release Date 2011
System PC
Publisher Seamless Entertainment
Elmo's A to Z Adventure
System Nintendo DS, Wii, PC
Publisher Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainemnt
Licensor Sesame Street
Cookie's Counting Carnival
System Nintendo DS, Wii, PC
Publisher Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainemnt
Licensor Sesame Street
Zhu Zhu Pets: Featuring the Wild Bunch
Release Date 10.19.10
System Wii
Publisher Activision
Licensor Cepia
Role Interface Artist, Interface Programmer
10 Minute Solution
Release Date 6.29.10
System Wii
Publisher Activision
Licensor Anchor Bay Entertainment
Role Additional UI Art
Family Fun Football
Release Date 2009
System Wii
Publisher Tecmo
Ben 10 Alien Force The Rise of Hex
Release Date 5.26.10, 5.31.10
System XBLA, WiiWare
Publisher Konami
Licensor Cartoon Network
Role Director, Lead Designer
Agatha Christie The A.B.C. Murders
Release Date 10.28.09
System Nintendo DS
Publisher Dreamcatcher Games
Licensor Chorion, Agatha Christie
Role Director, Lead Designer
Wizards of Waverly Place
Release Date 8.25.09
System Nintendo DS
Publisher Disney Interactive
Licensor Disney Interactive
Role Special Thanks
Little League World Series 2009
Release Date 6.23.09
System Nintendo DS
Publisher Activision
Licensor Little League Baseball
Role President, Lead Designer
Deal or No Deal
Release Date 1.20.09
System Wii
Publisher ZOO Games Inc.
Licensor Endemol
Role President
Mystery P.I. Portrait of a Theif
Release Date 12.20.08
System DS
Publisher PopCap games
Role President
Amazing Adventures: The Forgotten Ruins
Release Date 11.11.08
System DS
Publisher PopCap games
Role President
Iron Chef America: Supreme Cuisine
Release Date 11.9.2008
System Wii
Publisher Destineer
Licensor Food Network
Role Vice President of Operations
Iron Chef America: Supreme Cuisine
Release Date 11.9.2008
System Nintendo DS
Publisher Destineer
Licensor Food Network
Role Vice President of Operations
Dora Saves the Snow Princess
Release Date 11.9.2008
System Nintendo DS
Publisher 2KPlay
Licensor Nickelodeon
Role Vice President of Operations
Diego’s Great Dinosaur Rescue
Release Date 10.27.08
System Nintendo DS
Publisher 2KPlay
Licensor Nickelodeon
Role Vice President of Operations
Wonder Pets! Save the Animals
Release Date 10.27.08
System Nintendo DS
Publisher 2KPlay
Licensor Nickelodeon
Role Vice President of Operations
Little League World Series 2008
Release Date 8.8.08
System Nintendo DS
Publisher Activision
Licensor Little League Baseball
Role Vice President of Operations
Garfield’s Fun Fest
Release Date 8.5.08
System Nintendo DS
Publisher DSI Games
Licensor PAWS, Inc.
Role Vice President of Operations
Farm Life
Release Date 4.7.2008
System Nintendo DS
Publisher Destineer/Ubisoft
Role Vice President of Operations
Elements of Destruction
Release Date 12.19.07
System Nintendo DS
Publisher THQ
Role Director of Art + Design
John Deere: Harvest in the Heartland
Release Date 11.30.07
System Nintendo DS
Publisher Destineer
Licensor John Deere
Role Director of Art + Design, Lead Designer
Dora Saves the Mermaids
Release Date 11.08.07
System Nintendo DS
Publisher 2KPlay
Licensor Nickelodeon
Role Director of Art + Design, Lead Designer
Diego’s Safari Adventure
Release Date 11.08.07
System Nintendo DS
Publisher 2KPlay
Licensor Nickelodeon
Role Director of Art + Design
How the Grinch Stole Christmas
Release Date 11.01.07
System Nintendo DS
Publisher DSI Games
Licensor Dr. Seuss Enterprises
Role Director of Art + Design, Lead Designer
Betty Boop’s Double Shift
Release Date 10.19.07
System Nintendo DS
Publisher DSI Games
Licensor King Features
Role Director of Art + Design, Lead Designer
Balls of Fury
Release Date 10.05.07
System Wii
Publisher DSI Games
Licensor Universal Studios, Rogue Pictures
Role Director of Art + Design
Balls of Fury
Release Date 9.01.07
System Nintendo DS
Publisher DSI Games
Licensor Universal Studios, Rogue Pictures
Role Director of Art + Design
UNO FREE FALL
Release Date 3.02.07
System Game Boy Advance
Publisher DSI Games
Licensor Mattel
Role Art Director
UNO 52
Release Date 1.15.07
System Nintendo DS
Publisher DSI Games
Licensor Mattel
Role Art Director
Lionel Trains: On Track
Release Date 11.27.06
System Nintendo DS
Publisher DSI Games
Licensor Lionel Trains
Role Art Director
UNO / Skip-Bo / UNO Free Fall
Release Date 11.27.06
System Nintendo DS
Publisher DSI Games
Licensor Mattel
Role Art Director
UNO / Skip-Bo
Release Date 10.03.06
System Game Boy Advance
Publisher DSI Games
Licensor Mattel
Role Art Director
Dora’s World Adventure!
Release Date 10.03.06
System Game Boy Advance
Publisher Global Star Software
Licensor Nickelodeon
Role Art Director, Lead Artist
Board Game Classics
Release Date 08.15.05
System Game Boy Advance
Publisher DSI Games
Role Lead Artist
Tabloid Tycoon
Release Date 04.25.05
System PC
Publisher ValuSoft
Role Artist
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