Passport Game Studios has hired Rick Schrand as its new Sales Director, the company announced today. In his new role Schrand will be responsible for distributor relationships and sales management.

Schrand has had long career both in and outside the gaming industry. Most recently he served as Vice President, Sales & Marketing at Eagle-Gryphon Games where he created and maintained relationships with distributors and retailers, as well as developing strategic marketing plans and social media   campaigns to promote up to 40 new products per year. Previously Schrand taught computer graphics, marketing and web development to college students and worked in broadcast television – where he won three Emmy awards for writing and production.

“Rick has a wide range of knowledge that is vital in the ever-changing and growing tabletop gaming industry,” said Scott Morris, President of Passport Game Studios. “His experience, both inside and outside of tabletop gaming, gives him keen insight into new and optimal ways to bring our games to the market and our consumers, which will make him a tremendous addition to the Passport Game Studios team.”