For The Love Of
Games and Game Developers
In recent years, the gaming industry has focused on deliverables over developers which has lessened creativity for creators and players alike. ProbablyMonsters envisions a sustainable future for games. To do our part in achieving this vision, we unite the most forward-thinking creators, we guide them through our people-first people-centric culture, and we empower them to disrupt the development process. ProbablyMonsters believes that the process of developing games should be as amazing as the games themselves. That's why we obsess about providing a positive and well-resourced environment with strong compatible cultural ties for our teams. We understand that ensuring a meaningful and rewarding creative space for our Monsters translates into memorable and valuable experiences for players.
We encourage our teams to bring their whole selves to their projects. We work hard, but we also intentionally craft moments that allow our teams to refresh, connect, and bond.
Award Winning Culture
Knit together inside the ProbablyMonsters community, all our Monsters are bonded by the core values of Trust, Respect, Approachability, and Accountability. Our shared vision to predictably deliver industry-defining games within a healthy environment is what keeps us focused to unapologetically defend the culture we've built together.
Meet Our Leaders
Harold Ryan
CEO and Founder
With over 25 years of games industry success, Harold Ryan has been responsible for generating over $5B of revenue through iconic franchises such as Halo, Destiny, Age of Empires, and MechWarrior.
Read MoreShannon Armstrong
Chief People Officer
Shannon Armstrong is an HR and recruiting leader with over 20 years of experience in various industries, including technology startups, retail organizations, and finance.
Read MoreSteve Lopez
VP of Technology
A seasoned leader in IT and operations, Steve Lopez provided the technology backbone for franchises like Halo and Destiny, built out data centers for MSN, and designed and implemented the technology needed for Bungie’s divestiture from Microsoft.
Read MoreDouglas Kikendall
Chief Financial Officer
Doug Kikendall, formerly CFO at TheTVDB.com and Oak Harbor Capital, brings years of experience in fiscal management, financial reporting, internal controls, human resources, strategic planning, structuring legal entities, and mergers and acquisitions.
Read MoreJennifer Jolley
General Counsel
With over 25 years of experience working with technology companies and entertainment properties like Big Fish Games and Product Madness, Jennifer Jolley brings a practical, actionable, and business-focused approach to the role of General Counsel.
Read MoreAnne Marko
VP Global Marketing
A former executive at Warner Bros. Games, Anne Marko’s 20 years of experience spans marketing, publishing, sales operations, digital storefronts, and partners such as LEGO, DC, and Mortal Kombat.
Read MoreMark Subotnick
VP Partner Alliances
Mark “Bot” Subotnick is a longtime gaming and technology executive, known for holding key roles at Intel, Microsoft, and SEGA across multiple generations. He’s worked in nearly every category of gaming, from production to business development, QA, and marketing.
Read MoreBattle Barge
Allen Fong, John Dunbar, Marsh Lefler, Patrick Blank
The four founders have worked closely together for over a decade and collaborated on successful original RPGs, like Torchlight and Borderlands. They’re joined by veteran talent from major studios including Ubisoft, LucasArts, Blizzard, and Gearbox.
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