Management Bios

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Keith Smith CEO

Keith Smith, Chief Executive Officer When not busy leading his fourth company, he relaxes and takes a break by tearing up the mountain trails of Washington State on his ATV. Keith’s favorite Platrium game is Hotshots.
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Jamie Miller CFO

Jamie Miller, Chief Financial Officer When not counting beans, he relaxes and takes a break by taking on the great outdoors through adventure sports like BASE jumping and canopy touring. Jamie’s favorite Platrium game is Lt. Fly vs. the Spiders from Above.
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Ken McGraw EVP

Ken McGraw, Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer Ken leads Platrium’s Law and Corporate Affairs department. When not advocating on Platrium’s behalf, he relaxes and takes a break by going on long walks with his wife, daughters, and Havanese dog. Ken’s favorite Platrium game is Jade Shadow Mahjong.
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Rip Warendorf SVP

Rip Warendorf, Senior Vice President of Worldwide Sales Rip leads Platrium’s advertising sales efforts. When not building relationships with advertisers, he relaxes and takes a break by carving-up the slopes of the nearest snow ski resort with his family. Rip’s favorite Platrium game is Banana Belt Blackjack.
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Jeff Malek VP

Jeff Malek, Vice President of Development and QA Jeff makes sure Platrium works and works right. He relaxes and takes a break by strumming the bass guitar in his band Fat Dog Heavy. Jeff’s favorite Platrium game is Traps, Mines and Sheep.
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Val Sanford VP

Val Sanford, Vice President of Marketing and Product Management Val is always thinking about the next great feature at Platrium.com. She relaxes and takes a break by visiting exotic locations for art, food, photography and adventure. Oh, and spa. Lots of spa. Val’s favorite Platrium game is Sudoku.
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Neal Freeland VP

Neal Freeland, Vice President of Online Marketing Neal markets Platrium to the Internet. He relaxes and takes a break by regularly riding his bike and surfs every chance he gets. Neal’s favorite Platrium game is Rise of Atlantis.
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Ring Nishioka VP

Ring Nishioka, SPHR, Vice President of Human Resources Ring is responsible for making sure the more than 200 Platrium employees in six offices in four different countries are happy and working hard to make Platrium the best online gaming offering on the Web. He relaxes and takes a break by fly fishing – always catch and release! Ring’s favorite Platrium game is Bubble Burst in Auto Firing Mode.

Keith Smith, Chief Executive Officer

When not busy leading his fourth company, he relaxes and takes a break by tearing up the mountain trails of Washington State on his ATV.

Keith’s favorite Platrium game is Hotshots.