OUR STAFF
LANFEST is largely a volunteer-run organization. These are the amazing people who make building healthy communities possible.
Leadership Team
President
Kathrine (Katie) Briggs has led LANFest as President since 2018, leveraging her 25 years in executive leadership and change management. She steered the charity from -$70K to over $750K in revenue without grants, driven by the values of Fun, Community, and Accomplishing Good.
Executive Producer
Driving LANFest's strategic vision, Jayden Wild leverages 15+ years in Broadcasting and Live Events to scale the organization's Broadcast, Scholastic Esports, and Creator programs. She is deeply committed to fostering Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion across all charitable initiatives.
Sponsorship Manager
Haley Mullins has spent more than a decade in the tech and gaming industry, building communities, partnerships, and large-scale gaming experiences across the country. She began her journey in 2012 when she founded FortLAN in Fort Wayne, Indiana, an event that later became an official LANFest chapter and has now […]
Logistics Lead
Michael Eaves studied Material Science and Engineering at the University of Tennessee before beginning his journey with LANFest. He first joined as a volunteer supporting the FortLAN chapter, where he assisted with event operations and community engagement. His dedication and attention to detail quickly led him to a national role […]
Chief Marketing & Communications Officer
Steven Offield serves as the Chief Marketing & Communications Officer for LANFest, where he leads national branding, communications strategy, and chapter support across the organization.
Board of Directors
Chairperson
Brian, a native of Western New York, first attended MassiveLAN in 2006. About six years ago, he began volunteering and has since watched the LAN community flourish to 300 seats. Recently, he attained administrative positions in both MassiveLAN and LANFEST and is enthusiastic about fostering further growth in the community.
Treasurer
Nathan is a Retail Store Manager and life long gamer. Gaming has always been about having fun friends and building a community together. Starting as a founding member of LANFEST Sacramento he builds structure and processes to help the chapter grow and host awesome events to build the gaming community […]
Charity Development
Chris Carlin is a firm believer in LANFEST's mission of bringing communities together through gaming. With 4-5 years of experience in the nonprofit sector, he has played a pivotal role in supporting fundraising efforts.
Business Development
Chris Warren joined the LANFEST board in 2024, bringing with him four years of experience in gaming and esports, as well as a background in film and TV financing.
Partner Relations
Sam Patrick McMullen V currently serves as the President of GEEX.GG INC, where he drives key innovation and growth strategies that have increased adoption of the GEEX platform in scholastic, high school, and collegiate esports by over 250%, even amidst the uncertainty created by COVID-19.
