Ross Thompson

Ross Thompson is an accomplished marketing professional with extensive experience in the gaming industry. As Crowdfunding & Marketing Manager at Cephalofair Games from December 2022 to November 2023, Ross led the successful Gloomhaven Grand Festival crowdfunding campaign, raising $5 million while enhancing brand visibility across multiple platforms. Previous roles include Head of Trade Marketing at Steamforged Games Ltd, where Ross boosted North American sales by 118%, and Games Marketing & Events Manager at IDW Publishing, overseeing the launch of six successful Kickstarter campaigns. Additional experience encompasses positions in community management, marketing strategy, and event organizing, including founding the Kingdom-Con tabletop gaming convention, which grew significantly over a decade. Ross holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing Promotions from DeVry University San Diego. Currently, Ross serves as Media & Event Director on the GAMA Board.