Meet the Meeples!
President - Ashley Caballero
Vice President- Jake Klinkert
Vice President- Jake Klinkert
Ashley comes from a nonprofit background and is a born event organizer. Growing up playing games like Scrabble and Yahtzee with her grandmother, Ashley learned early how to win with grace and lose with dignity. Hosting events and caring for people have always been a passion project of hers and its now extended to the gaming community, whe
Ashley comes from a nonprofit background and is a born event organizer. Growing up playing games like Scrabble and Yahtzee with her grandmother, Ashley learned early how to win with grace and lose with dignity. Hosting events and caring for people have always been a passion project of hers and its now extended to the gaming community, where Ashley routinely ensures that people are seen, respected, and cared for. She has created a space where everyone feels welcome and safe and hopes to continue doing so for years to come.
Vice President- Jake Klinkert
Vice President- Jake Klinkert
Vice President- Jake Klinkert
Jake is a passionate game researcher, developer, and teacher who believes games enable self-discovery and growth. He combines expertise in AI, psychology, and board games to help the local community find their perfect match. Whether exploring fantasy worlds, nature, or history through games, Jake creates accessible events that bring people together to learn and connect.
Director of Operations - Julie Klinkert
Director of Operations - Julie Klinkert
Director of Operations - Julie Klinkert
Julie is a lifelong board gamer, raised on family domino nights and a healthy dose of competition. But it has always been about so much more than winning - it's about creating a table where everyone feels like they belong. She has seen firsthand how a little cardboard and some dice can truly bridge the gap between strangers and turn them
Julie is a lifelong board gamer, raised on family domino nights and a healthy dose of competition. But it has always been about so much more than winning - it's about creating a table where everyone feels like they belong. She has seen firsthand how a little cardboard and some dice can truly bridge the gap between strangers and turn them into lifelong friends. These days, Julie most enjoys chaotic party games and heated area control.
Secretary/Treasurer - James Caballero
Director of Operations - Julie Klinkert
Director of Operations - Julie Klinkert
James is pure energy and chaos. He brings the laughter and the ideas to every gaming event and assists us in moving, packing, and rearranging. James has been gaming about 15 years - since he met Ashley - and has discovered that he's really into party games where his humor has a chance to shine, or just playing games with his wife. He won'
James is pure energy and chaos. He brings the laughter and the ideas to every gaming event and assists us in moving, packing, and rearranging. James has been gaming about 15 years - since he met Ashley - and has discovered that he's really into party games where his humor has a chance to shine, or just playing games with his wife. He won't read a rulebook as he prefers to watch a video of a playthrough, but he's always down for some Crokinole!