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.
Thomas Hays
Vice President - National Sales
Mr. Hays manages Game Trading Technologies, Inc.’s relationships with its retail corporate customers and suppliers from which it procures its inventory and distributes its refurbished products. Prior to Game Trading Technologies, from 1996 to 2002, Mr. Hays formed and managed Proactive Marketing, a manufacturers’ representative agency which sold PC and videogame software and accessories to Wal-Mart, Hastings Entertainment, Office Max, Office Depot, BJ’s Wholesale Clubs and Micro Center, as well as various distributors in Latin America. Mr. Hays developed his sales background during 13 years working in various sales territories and as a district manager for a division of Alcan Aluminum Corporation. Mr. Hays received a B.A. degree in Business from Towson University, and an M.B.A. degree from the University of Baltimore.
Rick Miller
Controller and Director of Finance
Mr. Miller develops and maintains all accounting policies and procedures, and maintains relationships with Game Trading Technologies, Inc.’ various vendors, customers, banks and investors. Mr. Miller has held several Controller and Assistant Controller positions since 1994 in various small to mid-size firms. He received a B.S. degree in Accounting from Pennsylvania State University.