PerBlue is a mobile gaming company based in Madison, WI. We are a young and energetic team of engineers, artists, designers, and business specialists that was founded in 2008. Fueled with the passion to build great products and entertain millions of people, we endeavor to change the world with fun and innovative mobile game play.
Justin Beck
CEO
Andrew Hanson
CTO
Forrest Woolworth
COO
Jon Steinich
Developer
Tyler Fero
Developer
Shane Schaefer
Developer
Peter Collins
Developer Intern
Kenny Preston
Developer
Colin Juillard
Developer
Jeremy Grozavescu
Developer
Eric Nondahl
Developer
Alayna Lemmer
Artist
Justin Weingartner
Artist
Kyle Olson
Artist
Ryan Long
Artist
Beau Brokop
Artist
Joe Horan
UI/UX Design
Brad Lang
QA
Will Huck
QA
Tim Brandl
Customer Support
Steven Capuzzi
Customer Support
Caleb Strobel
Customer Support
Ellie Humphrey
Communications
Andy Gilbertson
Stats
Kate Shepard
Administrative
Justin BeckCEOJustin graduated with a double major in Computer Engineering and Computer Science from the University of Wisconsin. He worked as a software engineer at Google and a program manager at Microsoft. He loves driving his motorcycle and going waterskiing. Justin enjoys understanding markets, creating fun products and innovative business models, and making amazing technology. Follow along on his blog. Andrew HansonCTOAndrew graduated with a double major in Computer Engineering and Computer Science from the University of Wisconsin. He received many merit awards for his academic achievements, and has worked at Microsoft and Avid. From a young age he had a passion for making games and has never stopped. This passion is evident in his personal life where he enjoys playing board, card, and table top games. PerBlue is a product of his creativity and passion.
Forrest WoolworthCOOForrest graduated with a double major in Computer Engineering and Computer Science from the University of Wisconsin. He worked previously at Cisco Systems and GE Healthcare. He likes all things entrepreneurial and is the co-founder of Capital Entrepreneurs. He enjoys being outside on or near a lake, and loves building things and the collaboration that comes with working in a startup.
Jon SteinichDeveloperJon graduated with a degree in Computer Science from the University of Wisconsin. He worked previously at Avid. He enjoys playing games and riding his bike, and loves working with friends on interesting projects.
Tyler FeroDeveloperTyler graduated Salutatorian from Full Sail University with a degree in Game Development. During college, he led a number of video game projects and later developed server software. Now he gets to enjoy tinkering with the infinite possibilities of game development.
Shane SchaeferDeveloperShane graduated from the University of Wisconsin with a degree in Computer Engineering. He has previously worked as a Software Engineer for Research Products Corporation. When he's not working with computers, Shane enjoys playing volleyball and solving crosswords. He likes the fun and energetic culture that PerBlue provides.
Peter CollinsDeveloper InternPeter is majoring in Computer Science at the University of Wisconsin and receiving a Certificate in Business and Mathematics. Outside of work he enjoys researching new technology, biking, and investing. He enjoys the entrepreneurial environment at PerBlue which makes it both cutting-edge, open, and fun.
Kenny PrestonDeveloperKenny graduated from the University of Wisconsin with a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science. The fun environment at PerBlue is a welcome change after previously working at the Department of Justice. He is an avid basketball player and loves to participate in PerBlue volleyball and frisbee.
Colin JuillardDeveloperColin graduated from Arizona State University with a Masters in Computer Science. In school he spent a lot of time working on real-time rendering and other 3D graphics projects. Previously he worked at Microsoft, the CUbiC lab at ASU, and a startup company named Grip Innovations. He enjoys gaming and hockey, and his favorite part about PerBlue is getting to work in a fast paced yet somehow still laid back environment.
Jeremy GrozavescuDeveloperJeremy graduated with a major in Mathematics from the University of Illinois at Urbana/Champaign and most recently worked as a software developer at Epic. Jeremy enjoys games of all kinds, and has even worked on making game mods for Minecraft in his free time. He is excited to be working on something he is passionate about, and even more so at such a fun and exciting company.
Eric NondahlDeveloperEric graduated with a major in Media Production from Calvin College. He then worked in the Michigan media industry programming for iOS, Android, and the web. Outside of work, he enjoys piano, running, reading, and competitive gaming. He enjoys finding the cutting edge with the rest of the awesome team at PerBlue.
Alayna LemmerArtistAlayna graduated with high honors from the Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design, receiving a BFA in Illustration. She does freelance work for Alderac Entertainment Group, Catalyst Game Lab, Rio Grande Games, BigBot Systems, Troll Lord Games, and Draumr Publishing. When she's not drawing full time or enjoying Starcraft parties at PerBlue, she likes walking her Bernese Mountain Dog, Frank. Check out her website. Justin WeingartnerArtistJustin graduated with a degree in Computer Animation from Full Sail University. He worked previously as an environment artist at Foundation 9 Entertainment and Brash Multimedia, and freelanced with Ryte Byte Inc. He enjoys reading comic books, playing and watching hockey, playing D&D, and going to concerts. He likes getting to work with people who love this industry, and getting lots of creative freedom to create awesome art! Check out his website. Kyle OlsonArtistKyle graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh with a degree in Fine Arts with an emphasis in Graphic Communications. Previously he has worked on video games for freelance jobs and his own personal games, as well as working as a Graphic Designer for UW-Oshkosh's Department of Residence life. Outside of work he enjoys things like reading, playing video games, outdoorsy things like hiking or fishing, and even more drawing. He really likes the openness of PerBlue and the general feel of the office. Mix that with the opportunity to draw all day for video games and you have what he describes as his own personal Zen garden.
Ryan LongArtistRyan has a Masters in Fine Art from the University of Wisconsin. Lately he's been doing freelance illustration and design for various organizations that promote education and equal rights. He has been an artist and a gamer all of his life, and he loves social media; so getting to work with all three at PerBlue is a dream opportunity.
Beau BrokopArtistBeau majored in 3D Modeling at the American Academy of Art in Chicago and also focused on drawing and oil painting in his free time. He previously made 3D models of clothing and accessories for a social game on Facebook. He really enjoys video games and likes cigars and a good drink. He enjoys PerBlue's energetic atmosphere and likes that everyone wants to make great games which motivates him to make the best art possible for the games!
Joe HoranUI/UX DesignJoe graduated from UW-Fox Valley with an associate’s degree in Arts and Science. He previously worked as the marketing director and web/UI designer at Facility Gateway in McFarland, WI. When he’s not designing for PerBlue, he’s playing just about any game available on Steam, toning his animation skills while watching cartoons or biking around Madison. Joe enjoys the young and energetic atmosphere at PerBlue.
Brad LangQABrad graduated with a major in Computer Science and a minor in Environmental Studies from the University of Wisconsin. He enjoys board game nights in the office and building traps on PerBlue's Minecraft server to ensnare his coworkers. In addition to gardening April to November in frigid Madison, he plans to build a hobbit house with a herd of miniature cattle in the Driftless area of Wisconsin.
Will HuckQAWill is currently finishing up his associate's in programming at Madison College. He's no stranger to startups here in Madison. Before coming to PerBlue, he was a QA Tester for Shoutlet. He served in the WI Army National Guard from 2002-2005 as an M270 rocket launcher technician... which would explain his penchant for both rocket-jumping and FPS games. In his free time Will plays a mean guitar, pets his two cats Bill and Ted, and wonders about things such as thoughts having mass.
Tim BrandlCustomer SupportTim graduated from Coe College with degrees in Music and Asian Studies. At Coe College he worked at the college's Academic Computing department, assisting students and faculty with their tech problems. Outside of PerBlue Tim likes to play competitive video games, board games, swim, and play Ultimate Frisbee. At PerBlue Tim enjoys the game nights, the calm work environment, and the ability to work on a video game.
Steven CapuzziCustomer SupportNate studied Network Infrastructure at North Seattle Community College and has nearly 10 years experience working with customers. He enjoys making coffee for his friends and getting tromped in various video games. He loves the camaraderie and energetic atmosphere at PerBlue.
Caleb StrobelCustomer SupportCaleb graduated from Milwaukee Area Technical College with a degree in IT-Networking. He enjoys spending time with his friends, family and his kitty. He enjoys playing RPGs and FPSs. When he is not lost in the world of gaming he also enjoys shredding on his guitar. Caleb is excited to work at company focused on building a video game in the fun atmosphere at PerBlue.
Ellie HumphreyCommunicationsEllie graduated from the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities with a degree in Strategic Communications and Business Management. Previously Ellie worked as the Marketing Coordinator at Broadcast Interactive Media. Ellie spends her free time planning educational and social events for Ad 2 Madison, and training for upcoming races. She enjoys the fun, and teamwork-oriented culture at PerBlue.
Andy GilbertsonStatsAndy double majored in Marketing & Entrepreneurship at the University of Wisconsin School of Business. He has assisted several small to medium size businesses with creating and carrying out their marketing strategies. He loves to be outdoors whenever possible, especially when it includes disc golf or volleyball. He enjoys the creative atmosphere of PerBlue and the people that encourage him to think up crazy marketing stuff and give him the freedom to carry it out.
Kate ShepardAdministrativeKate graduated from Wisconsin Lutheran College with a degree in Education. She taught at the early childhood level for five years and then decided it was time for something new. Before joining PerBlue, she worked as a Program Coordinator for the teacher certification program at Concordia University. Outside of work, Kate likes to camp, bike, read, bake, and sip on good wine. She likes the “work hard, play hard” attitude at PerBlue and the creative work environment.
‘Freedom of Play’ is our brand truth and connects everything we do. It has a twofold meaning for our company and our products:
Company - We work hard, play hard, and have fun. We have the freedom to be ourselves, and pursue our passions. We have big goals and the vision to accomplish them.
Products - Our games are fun and open ended and our players have the freedom to play however they want to play. Our games are mobile and can be played anywhere.
