Does D&D have a Brand Manager?

[MerricB]

In October 2009, Scott Rouse departed Wizards of the Coast.

That's almost exactly six months ago.

We've been very fortunate with the previous two Brand Managers at Wizards: both Scott Rouse and Charles Ryan were extremely personable men, very happy to interact with the fanbase and keep us up-to-date on what was happening with the game.

According to reports from DDXP in February, the new Brand Manager is Kierin Chase. That is pretty much the only time I've heard of Kierin.

Does anyone know any more about this mysterious person?

Cheers!

 

[wedgeski]

Maybe if we invoke his/her name three times?

 

[Jdvn1]

Kierin, I think. Formerly of Organized Play.

Kierin Chase - LinkedIn

He has worked with Brand since at least 2008
Dungeons & Dragons Roleplaying Game Official Home Page - Article (D&D for the Holidays)

Haven't found anything recent!

 

[MoxieFu]

Kierin is Kaiser Sosa?

 

[Kzach]

I hear he's secreted himself away in a private bunker somewhere in Afghanistan whilst he works on a a 'super suit' that will make him almost invulnerable so that he can withstand the onslaught once he makes himself known to the wider D&D community.

 

[El Mahdi]

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[Piratecat]

They've reorganized a bit, but Scott's equivalent is Laura Tommervik. She's Sr. Brand Marketing Manager; I was introduced to her a few months ago. Shelly Mazzanoble, who I think a lot of people know, works closely with her.

I'll invite her over to say hi!

 

[Fifth Element]

Make sure to give her fair warning first!

 

[El Mahdi]

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[wedgeski]

I wish Shelly would come visit over here, too. My wife and I like her column. I think she'd be an interesting and entertaining addition to the discussions over here.

Agreed. She's one of the more unique additions to the D&D stable over the last couple of years.