IGDA appoints new officers

The International Game Developers Association has appointed new officers for its 2008-09 term.

Industry veteran Jennifer MacLean, VP, Business Development, 38 Studios was appointed as the new chairperson. Bob Bates was appointed secretary, and Tobi Saulnier will serve as treasurer.

IGDA also welcomed Brenda Brathwaite, Mark DeLoura, and Tim Train as its newest board members.

"As the largest organization of game development professionals in the world, the IGDA advocates for a community of over 16,000 members on critical issues such as quality of life, career development and diversity," said MacLean.

"As chair of the Board of Directors, I'm tremendously excited about working with my fellow board members to create a lasting impact on the lives of game developers and to continue to grow the IGDA as a significant force in the ever evolving game industry."

The following is IGDA's complete list of 2008-09 Directors:

Bob Bates - independent game designer
Brenda Brathwaite - independent game designer / Professor, Savannah College of Art and Design
Tom Buscaglia - the game attorney
Michael Capps - president, Epic Games
Chris Charla - director of business development, Foundation 9 Entertainment
Chris Crowell - creative director, Artificial Mind & Movement
Jason Della Rocca - executive director, IGDA
Mark DeLoura - videogame technical consultant
Jennifer MacLean - VP, Business Development, 38 Studios
Mitzi McGilvray - VP Casual Games, TikGames
Tobi Saulnier - CEO, 1st Playable Productions
Coray Seifert - associate producer, Kaos Studios/THQ
Tim Train - studio general manager, Big Huge Games/THQ