Hal Halpin ~ President and Founder
If I weren't President and Founder I'd be a theoretical physicist.
I enjoy working at the ECA because defending gamers is almost always fun.
If I were a video game character I would be Wario because he helps me win in Mario Kart 64, almost always.
What is something about you that you love that most people don't know about you?
I am actually Obi Wan Kenobi with a dash of Anakin peppered in for good measure.
Heather Ellertson ~ VP of Marketing
If I weren't VP of Marketing I'd be a CSI Agent.
I enjoy working at the ECA because there's never a dull moment and it keeps me on my toes.
If I were a video game character I would be Jill Valentine because I may come across calm, and kind, but don't cross me as I can kick some @$% when needed, especially if you are a zombie.
What is something about you that you love that most people don't know about you?
I love sharks, they are so interesting to me that I would love to come back reincarnated as one and rule the deep blue sea.
Jennifer Mercurio ~ Vice President & General Counsel
If I weren't Vice President & General Counsel I'd be Senior Vice President & General Counsel.
I enjoy working at the ECA because It's a great team of people to work with.
If I were a video game character I would be Lara Croft because ...isn't it obvious.
What is something about you that you love that most people don't know about you?
I knit and make awesome bitter orange marmalade, but not at the same time.
Brett Schenker ~ Advocacy Director
If I weren't Advocacy Director I'd be a College Professor.
I enjoy working at the ECA because I get to fight the good fight about issues I care about and a hobby I love.
If I were a video game character I would be Max from Scribblenauts because the game rules and how can you not like being able to have any object you need for the job.
What is something about you that you love that most people don't know about you?
Working in politics is the only thing I've ever wanted to do in life and somehow I made it happen, working on every side of it you can imagine.
Patrick Hightower ~ Policy Consultant
If I weren't Policy Consultant I'd be a professor and lawyer.
I enjoy working at the ECA because I like helping give gamers a voice in the political process.
If I were a video game character I would be Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney because Objection.
What is something about you that you love that most people don't know about you?
My history Master's thesis was about nature in Walt Disney World.
Mike Conley ~ Digital Marketing Coordinator
If I weren't Digital Marketing Coordinator I'd be a Running Back for the New England Patriots.
I enjoy working at the ECA because I get to put my skills to the test on a daily basis, make a difference, and get involved in an awesome industry.
If I were a video game character I would be Scorpion from Mortal Kombat because he never fails me.
What is something about you that you love that most people don't know about you?
I once jumped off a 50 ft. bridge to get over my fear of heights... it didn't work but it was quite a rush ;).
James Fudge ~ Managing Editor at GamePolitics
If I weren't Managing Editor at GamePolitics I'd be studying American and European history, working at a homeless shelter, or living in one.
I enjoy working at the ECA because I have the freedom to write about politics, games, and the rights of gamers everywhere.
If I were a video game character I would be a soldier in X-COM because I don't trust E.T.'s filthy glowing finger. No one's phoning home on my watch.
What is something about you that you love that most people don't know about you?
I am not afraid of being diplomatic to people whose very nature is to be contrary because it serves no purpose to have an enemy when you can have a friend.
Zachary Knight ~ GamePolitics Moderator and SuperPAC Co-host
If I weren't GamePolitics Moderator and SuperPAC Co-host I'd be running my own game company. Not that being a part of the ECA prevents that.
I enjoy working at the ECA because I love taking part in providing a valuable service to gamers that is unrivaled.
If I were a video game character I would be a guy who had all the guns from the SNES Robocop vs Terminator because those guns were awesome.
What is something about you that you love that most people don't know about you?
I once counted how many licks it took to get to the center of a Tootsie Pop. 82.
Jose Bentancourt ~ Community Manager
If I weren't Community Manager I'd be a football coach.
I enjoy working at the ECA because I love the Video Game Culture and Community.
If I were a video game character I would be Master Chief because he never thinks twice about defending the people of earth.
What is something about you that you love that most people don't know about you?
Besides my family and Video Games, I love football. I love it so much that I nearly interned to scout for an NFL team.