Dennis Ries

Dennis Ries has a diverse work experience spanning various roles in the gaming industry. Dennis started their career at Fonte Coffee Roaster as a Staff Accountant in 1995 before moving to Expeditors International as a Senior Intercompany Accountant in 1996. In 1998, they joined Microsoft as a Senior Royalty Accountant and later became a Royalty Accounting Manager, overseeing a team managing outgoing royalties. In 2006, they transitioned to the role of Finance Manager for 1st Party Games, supporting the Corporate Vice President and providing financial analysis. At Microsoft, they also played a key role in the development of a Royalty Accounting tool. In 2008, they joined 343 Industries where they served as the Business & Strategy Development Manager and later as the Lead Publishing Producer, working on AAA Halo game experiences and managing relationships with external production partners. Since 2016, they have been associated with Mojang Studios, initially as the Sr. Business Development Manager for the Minecraft Franchise and later as the Executive Producer for Minecraft Games Publishing. Currently, they hold the position of Director of Publishing and Licensing, Games Expansion at Mojang Studios.

Dennis Ries attended Cascade High School from 1986 to 1990. Dennis then pursued a Bachelor of Arts degree in Finance at Western Washington University from 1990 to 1994. Later, they attended Central Washington University from 1997 to 1998, where they completed a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting.