Rick Ellis

Rick Ellis is a highly experienced professional with a diverse background in the gaming industry. Rick is currently serving as the Chief Product Officer at Ryu Games since June 2022. Previously, Rick founded Sharkbite Games, Inc. in August 2016 and held the position of CEO. Prior to that, they worked at King as Sr Director, Production at Z2 from an unspecified date to August 2016. Rick also held the role of VP Production at Z2 from October 2013 to March 2015. Rick served as the VP of Product Development at Motiga, Inc. from January 2012 to August 2013 and as the Director of Technology at ArenaNet from June 2010 to June 2012. Additionally, Rick worked at Warner Bros. as the Director of Production from May 2009 to June 2010, and they held various positions at Monolith Productions, including Head of Monolith/VP Warner Bros. Interactive Games and Director of Development from an unspecified date in 2007 to March 2009. Prior to that, they worked as the Technical Director at Cranky Pants Games from an unspecified date in 2006 to 2007. Rick's gaming industry experience also includes working at Valve Software as a Sr. Engineer and Steam Founder from November 2000 to May 2006. Overall, their expertise and leadership in various roles make him an asset to the gaming industry.

Rick Ellis attended Woodway Highschool from 1980 to 1983. Following that, they enrolled at the University of Washington from 1983 to 1987. No specific degree or field of study was mentioned for either educational institution.