Brad McQuaid

Brad McQuaid has over 30 years of experience in the gaming industry. In 1987, they co-founded MicroGenesis, Inc. where they served as Partner, Producer, and Lead Programmer. In 1988, they joined Flynn Rainbow Nurseries as MIS Director, Programmer, DBA, and Operator. In 1996, they founded Verant Interactive and took on the role of Producer, Executive Producer, and Vice President. Brad was also responsible for producing and co-designing EverQuest. In 1999, Verant Interactive was acquired by Sony Online Entertainment and Brad served there as Vice President of Premium Games and Chief Creative Officer. In 2002, they co-founded Sigil Games Online and took on the role of President and CEO. There, they worked on Vanguard: Saga of Heroes. In 2010, they co-founded Maslow Six Entertainment, Inc. and served as Chief Creative Officer. Finally, in 2013, they joined Visionary Realms, Inc. as CCO, Executive Producer, Gameplay & Tools Programmer. At Visionary Realms, Inc., they are working on Pantheon: Rise of the Fallen, a modern, high-fantasy MMORPG.

Brad McQuaid attended Palomar College from 1988 to 1992, studying Computer Science.