Chicago - G3 Esports CEO, Anthony Gaud, has been named to the Esports Trade Association's Board of Directors. In his duties, Gaud will also be establishing and Chairing the Regulated Esports Committee which will oversee the development of esports and video game wagering standards and processes throughout the United Stat
Along with Gaud, the Esports Trade Association (ESTA) is pleased to announce additional members to the 2022 Board of Directors. The ESTA board is comprised of talented, diverse individuals across a multitude of businesses in the ever-growing esports industry.
John Davidson, of Davidson Learning Company & Production Resource Group, returns as board Chair. Sharon Gill, Sharon Gill International, Inc., returns as Chief Leadership Strategist and Ex-officio Member. Megan Van Petten, ESTA Founder, returns as Managing Director.
“The esports industry continues to grow with roots in communities across the country and around the globe,” Mr. Davidson said. “As board chair for a second term, I am excited to continue working alongside our industry’s great leaders to ensure that our efforts support new and established stakeholders, improve business practices throughout the industry, and ultimately, enable gamers to enjoy more of what we love.”
“I am pleased with the diversity on our 2022 board. We have a wonderful balance of gender, industry, age, and experience,” Ms. Gill said. “We look forward to the benefits this will yield, not only for our equally diverse membership, but for the esports industry at large.”
Members of ESTA’s Board of Directors serve a 1-year term and participate in monthly meetings that help shape the association’s programs, policies, and initiatives. There are 13 members on ESTA’s board.
Announcing the 2022 ESTA’s Board of Directors:
Brandon Brunhammer, Solution Architect, AVI-SPL, ESTA Vice Chair
Mike Bynum, Senior Associate, FedTech, ESTA Treasurer
John Davidson, Founder, Davidson Learning Company, ESTA Board Chair
Rebecca Dixon, Co-founder and CEO, the*gameHERs
Leslie Fitzsimmons, Head of Marketing, FITGMR
Anthony Gaud, CEO, G3 Esports and Conference One
Sharon Gill, Chief Leadership Strategist & Purpose Centered Business Coach, Sharon Gill International, Inc., ESTA Ex-Officio Member
Johnathan Jordan, Attorney, Kane Russell Coleman Logan PC
Chino Lee, Chief Revenue Officer, Esports Stadium Arlington
Rick Starr, Co-Founder and CEO, Five
Megan Van Petten, CEO, Van Petten Group, ESTA Founder & Managing Director
Jared Vasiliauskas, Attorney, Power & Cronin, ESTA Secretary
April Welch, Associate Vice President for Strategic Initiatives, Illinois Institute of Technology
“We are excited to forge a path that positively impacts the esports industry with our newly elected and appointed board members,” Megan Van Petten, ESTA Founder and Managing Director, said. “The ESTA Board or Directors provides critical guidance and decision making for our industry and this year, our plans for success have already been put in motion by the commitment from these esports industry leaders.”
Media inquiries are welcome. Please contact Megan Van Petten at info@esportsta.org for press credentials and more information.
What is the Esports Trade Association?
The ESTA promotes, protects, and advances the broader interests of the esports community. We provide forward-thinking professional development programs, networking opportunities, relevant industry research, and valuable tools and resources to the membership. The Level-Up Fund is a charitable initiative created by ESTA to further promote, protect, and advance the broader interests of the esports community. With the expansive growth the esports industry is currently facing, we believe it is important to give back to organizations that will further impact the industry and will provide assistance to those in need.