Jim Butler

President at Paizo Inc.

Jim Butler has a diverse work experience in the gaming and entertainment industry. Jim began their career as a Writer/Editor at TSR, where they designed and edited various projects. Jim then moved on to Wizards of the Coast, where they served as a Brand Manager/Licensing Director, overseeing the launch of consumer game products and managing licensing relationships. Jim later joined Turbine, Inc./Warner Bros. as the Director of Product Marketing & Consumer Insight, where they worked on high-profile brands and conducted market research. Jim also founded Bastion Press, where they managed the creation and development of new intellectual properties. Most recently, Jim has been working as the President of Paizo Inc., as well as holding the role of Vice President Marketing and Licensing. Overall, Jim Butler has a strong background in marketing, branding, licensing, and product development within the gaming industry.

Jim Butler received their Associate's degree in English from the University of Wyoming between 1988 and 2000. Jim then pursued a Bachelor's degree in Business at the University of Phoenix from 1998 to 2000. Lastly, they completed their Master's in Business Administration (MBA) at the University of Phoenix in 2006 and 2007, specializing in Business Administration.

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  • President

    May, 2022 - present