Todd Hays
President, Chief Executive Officer, Director
Mr. Hays founded Game Trading Technologies, Inc. in 2003 as a solution to the growing need for wholesale distribution capabilities in the fledgling pre-owned video game industry. Prior to starting Game Trading Technologies, Mr. Hays was founder, President and Chief Executive Officer of InterAct Accessories, Inc. Founded in 1991 and later sold to Recoton Corporation, InterAct became the world’s largest third-party developer, manufacturer and distributor of peripherals for video game consoles and computers. InterAct was the leader in market share for nine years with a peak of 73% in 1999. Under Mr. Hays’ leadership, the company generated over $1.4 billion in revenue during that time span, while developing GameShark®, one of the most recognizable brands in the industry. Mr. Hays received a B.A. degree in Marketing from Pennsylvania State University.
Rodney Hillman
Chief Operating Officer, Director
Mr. Hillman has been Game Trading Technologies, Inc.’s Chief Financial Officer and General Manager from 2003 through the present, and prior to that was Vice President of Product Development for InterAct Accessories, Inc. from 1998 through 2003. Mr. Hillman has 12 years prior experience in various management positions, primarily in finance and strategy, with Constellation Energy Group, a multinational energy services firm. Mr. Hillman received a B.S. degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering from The Johns Hopkins University, an M.S. degree in Finance from Loyola College in Baltimore, Maryland, and an M.B.A. degree from the University of Baltimore.
Jack Koegel
Lead Independent Director
Mr. Koegel has had a distinguished career in retailing over the past 35 years, with a strong background in merchandizing and general management. During his career, he has held senior positions at May Co., Target Corp., ShopKo, Zayre Stores and he was President and Chief Executive Officer of SuperValu's Twin Valu Stores, and was President and Chief Operating Officer at Wholesale Depot. Mr. Koegel is also currently a Director of Nasdaq-listed Lifetime Brands, Inc. Mr. Koegel received a BA from the University of Minnesota and completed advanced management training at Harvard and Babson University. Mr. Koegel currently works as a consultant for various private investment funds and their retail and consumer related portfolio companies working on business improvements, management oversight and due diligence and has been providing strategic advice on merger and acquisition transactions.