Reuben Brunson

Reuben Brunson is a multifaceted professional with extensive experience in academia and the creative industry. Currently, Brunson serves as a Visiting Assistant Professor of Art and Design at The University of Memphis and holds the position of Chief Executive Officer and Co-founder at BVO, which specializes in creating immersive entertainment experiences. Additionally, Brunson is a Strategic Advisor for the Nashville Entrepreneur Center and has founded Shiny Robot Games, a tabletop game design and publishing company. Previous roles include advisory positions at Proven PCI, Inc. and Memphis Museums Inc., and senior leadership at Lokion and Epicenter Memphis, where contributions to entrepreneurship education and startup growth were significant. Brunson's career also includes a lengthy tenure as CEO of RocketFuel, a digital design and marketing agency. Brunson holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design from the University of Memphis.