Board of Directors

Meet the dedicated leaders who help guide the Boardgame Players Association, support the WBC community, and shape the future of organized boardgaming.

Term

2026 - 2028

Alex Gregorio

Alex Gregorio

Board Member

Alex is an associate general counsel at a private equity firm where he practices law focused on energy, mergers and acquisitions, and corporate governance. He was introduced to the boardgaming hobby by his dad and attended his first WBC in 2004, and the event has been his annual marquee convention ever since because of the quality of gaming and the friendships formed there.

Favorite Games:

Dune Imperium Paths of Glory Star Wars Rebellion Terraforming Mars Werewolf

Issue

Preserving the exceptional culture and atmosphere at the WBC, enhancing the player experience through streamlined processes and communications, and positioning the BPA to be the premier gaming experience for newcomers and veterans alike.
Rachel Kim

Rachel Kim

Board Member

Rachel works in nonprofit operations and brings a people-first approach to volunteer systems, onboarding, and member support. She values WBC for its mix of competitive depth and welcoming culture, and she wants to help keep both strong for returning members and first-time attendees.

Favorite Games:

Blue Moon City Concordia Hansa Teutonica Heat Ra

Issue

Strengthening volunteer support and improving event communications so members can focus more on gaming and less on logistics.
Marcus Hale

Marcus Hale

Executive Director

Marcus has spent more than a decade leading community-facing operations teams and is passionate about building systems that make large events feel personal. He is focused on smoother registration, better schedule clarity, and dependable communication for the full BPA community.

Favorite Games:

18Chesapeake Battle Line Cascadia Netrunner Twilight Struggle

Issue

Expanding operational consistency across registration, scheduling, and community updates while preserving the hallmark WBC experience.
Term

2025 - 2027

Sofia Martinez

Sofia Martinez

Board Member

Sofia is a product strategist who loves helping communities improve how they communicate and make decisions. She has been part of competitive gaming communities for years and values the WBC tradition of deep strategy, great GMs, and friendships that stretch across decades.

Favorite Games:

Ark Nova For Sale Lost Ruins of Arnak Pax Pamir The Crew

Issue

Maintaining a healthy balance between tradition and innovation so WBC keeps evolving without losing what makes it special.
David Chen

David Chen

Board Member

David works in digital experience design and has a long-standing interest in making complex systems easier to navigate. He wants to help the BPA create clearer member journeys before, during, and after the convention without losing the character of the event.

Favorite Games:

Age of Steam El Grande Innovation Tammany Hall Thunder Road Vendetta

Issue

Improving member-facing information architecture so event discovery, policy reading, and schedule planning are simpler and faster.
Nina Brooks

Nina Brooks

Executive Director

Nina has led member programs and live-event teams across several mission-driven organizations. She cares deeply about maintaining the warm, community-centered feel of WBC while making sure the BPA is well-positioned operationally for future growth.

Favorite Games:

Barrage Chinatown K2 Ticket to Ride Tigris & Euphrates

Issue

Supporting long-term sustainability for the BPA through stronger planning, volunteer enablement, and year-round member engagement.
Term

2024 - 2026

Evan Porter

Evan Porter

Board Member

Evan has volunteered in organized play communities for years and enjoys the challenge of making competitive events feel approachable. He is focused on clarity, hospitality, and making it easier for members to get the most out of their time at WBC.

Favorite Games:

Brass: Birmingham Five Tribes Ginkgopolis Lords of Waterdeep Puerto Rico

Issue

Keeping tournament operations consistent while improving the experience for new attendees who are discovering competitive boardgaming for the first time.
Priya Shah

Priya Shah

Board Member

Priya works in communications strategy and believes the best communities make it easy for members to understand how things work and where they can contribute. She wants to help the BPA communicate more clearly while preserving the warmth and personality of the organization.

Favorite Games:

Amun-Re Carnegie Lost Cities Wingspan Zoo Vadis

Issue

Deepening communication with members so policies, updates, and event logistics are more transparent and easier to act on.
Jordan Ellis

Jordan Ellis

Executive Director

Jordan brings an operations and governance background shaped by years of committee leadership and event planning. He values the culture, competition, and continuity of WBC and wants to help the BPA strengthen the systems that support all three.

Favorite Games:

7 Wonders Duel Chicago Express Clans of Caledonia Crokinole QE

Issue

Creating stronger operational continuity so BPA leadership, GMs, and volunteers can execute a high-quality convention experience year after year.

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