| About Left Behind Games
Our mission is to become the world’s leading independent developer, publisher, and distributor of quality interactive entertainment products that perpetuate positive values and appeal to mainstream and faith-based audiences, while remaining committed to increasing shareholder value.
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Management Team & Board of Directors
This remarkable team is made up of individuals who hold in high regard the values of honesty and integrity. Their professional excellence combined with a relentless pursuit of success is what makes them unique. In aggregate, this team has helped generate over a billion dollars in worldwide revenue prior to joining the company.
Troy A. Lyndon, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Troy A. Lyndon is our Chairman and CEO. Mr. Lyndon has over 20 years experience in the management and development of software projects, including computer and video game products such as Batman, Defender of the Crown, Street Fighter and the first 3D Madden Football game, which has become a brand exceeding more than a billion in revenue for Electronic Arts, the world’s largest video game publisher. Mr. Lyndon is also a recipient of the Entrepreneur of the Year award from Inc. Magazine, Merrill Lynch and Ernst & Young. He has also served many ministries and Christian publishers, including the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, Campus Crusade for Christ, Tyndale and Biblesoft, in the development of multimedia presentations, CD-ROMs, DVDs, and retail products. From December 1993 to February 1997, he served as CEO of Studio Arts Multimedia, Inc. where he managed and developed multiple million dollar plus video game projects. From December 1988 to October 1993, Mr. Lyndon served as President of Park Place Productions, which became North America’s largest independent developer of video games, where he managed operations, including the publication and/or development for more than 50 computer and video game projects.
James B. Frakes, Former Chief Financial Officer (Current Financial Consultant)
James B. Frakes has 25 years of experience in finance. He spent 15 years as the CFO of three emerging growth publicly held companies. Most recently, Mr. Frakes was the CFO of NTN Buzztime Inc., an interactive game company. Prior to his CFO experiences, Mr. Frakes was a manager at an investment banking firm specializing in later stage venture capital and leveraged buyout transactions. Mr. Frakes holds an MBA from the University of Southern California and a Bachelor of Arts degree from Stanford University.
Richard Knox, Sr., Director
Richard Knox is a seasoned businessman, former nuclear physicist, software developer, Pastor, founder and President of Ohana Haven Ministries in the State of Hawaii. Mr. Knox started his career off earning his B.S. Engineering Physics at the University of Illinois and shortly thereafter, began working for Lawrence Livermore Laboratory while continuing his education for another 3 years attending the Graduate School of Engineering Sciences with the University of California. Mr. Knox served the Laboratory for 16 years working on numerous government programs as a Containment Scientist for nuclear underground tests, where he was responsible for the supervision of up to 500 engineers and approval of all equipment fielded for nuclear-device emplacement at the Nevada Test Site. After retiring from the Laboratory, Mr. Knox started his own software development and publishing business, creating consumer CAD software which sold 80,000 copies. Shortly thereafter, he joined his son and our CEO, Mr. Lyndon in the 90’s, to develop games at North America’s largest independent developer of video games, Park Place Productions, where he was in charge of 80 personnel, overseeing all game production while managing communications and negotiations with clients. Since that time, Richard has relocated to Oahu, Hawaii to pursue personal interests, including the oversight of a ministry and most recently, Pastor of his own congregation. Richard and his wife Vicki, celebrate 50 years of marriage and have 4 children and 10 grandchildren.
Richard Knox, Jr., Director
Richard Knox, Jr. is a seasoned developer and is currently engaged on-staff with the Hawaii Department of Education. Mr. Knox has been a prolific multimedia developer his entire life and was originally a CAD software designer before joining the original team in the early 90’s that became North America’s largest independent development company of video games, Park Place Productions, which he built alongside his father Richard Knox, Sr., his brother Michael Knox and Troy Lyndon. Richard’s interests include computers and music, as he is also the worship leader of his church in Oahu, Hawaii.
Thomas Bean, Director (Post Merger)
Thomas Bean has been serving as the President, CEO and CFO of Digital Praise, Inc. since the Company's founding in 2003. He sets the strategy and has successfully led the company through the development and production of products that became #1 in the Christian retail channel. Tom was central in developing the distribution relationships with EMI and Thomas Nelson, which allowed Digital Praise to reach customers and prospects around the globe. In addition, he has been responsible for all music licensing with top Christian artists, which has been central to the appeal and success of the product lines. Tom is a proven leader with senior management experience and over 19 years in the mortgage banking industry. Prior to leading Digital Praise, Tom served as Vice President of Operations at AES, a mortgage banking service provider; Vice President of Pacific Thrift and Loan as National Chief Appraiser; and as President of Bean and Associates, a national mortgage banking consultancy. He has served on various non-profit boards including the Board of Trustees for Bethany University. He earned his degree at Oral Roberts University.
Peter Fokos, Director (Post Merger)
Peter Fokos has been serving as the Company's Chief Technology Officer since the founding of Digital Praise, Inc. in 2003. He has led the product development team since its inception, and has been directly responsible for the creation of all Digital Praise products. Pete came up with the concept for Dance Praise (by listening to his daughter and her friends who were not allowed to play Dance Dance Revolution) and guided the team which made it into reality, with its numerous versions and expansion packs. In addition, he managed the team who created the Hermie & Friends children's products and the best-selling Guitar Praise. Pete is a 28-year veteran of the computer game industry. Peter was formerly principal engineer and director of software engineering at The Learning Company. Before The Learning Company, Pete helped build the development team at Disney Interactive and Activision.
William Bean, Director (Post Merger)
William Bean has been serving as the Vice President of Marketing and Sales of Digital Praise, Inc. since the Company's founding in 2003. He has successfully led the marketing efforts of the company and directly developed the relationship with SOS, which expanded DPI's distribution into mainstream retail channels. Bill was responsible for the website and online store, as well as many event-marketing programs which enhanced the awareness and sales of all Digital Praise products. Bill has 23 years of experience in software sales and marketing. He formerly served as the Product Marketing Manager and Business Development Manager at Caere Corporation, in addition to the Vice President of Sales and Marketing for American LegalNet, Inc. He currently serves as President of the Association of Christian Entertainment.
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