Chris Skaggs

CEO

Newberg, Oregon, United States28 yrs 10 mos experience

Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

Over two decades in the gaming industry
Founder of Imladris Community for content creators
Expert advisor on interactive storytelling

Stackforce AI infers this person is a leader in the interactive entertainment industry with a focus on redemptive content.

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Skills

Core Skills

Game DevelopmentGame DesignChristian LeadershipExpert AdvisorPublic SpeakingBoard Level

Other Skills

Business AdvisingStoryMobile GamesVideo GamesVideo Game ProductionComputer GamesVideo Games WritingNarrative DesignerChristianityBoard Operation

About

With over two decades in the gaming industry, my journey at Soma Games has been marked by a steadfast commitment to creating redemptive content that resonates with both creators and audiences. At Soma Games, we strive to infuse our shared values into every project, fostering a culture of excellence and leadership within the interactive entertainment industry. My experience has brought me through every level of operation from writing code to writing grants, telling an original story or shepherding a beloved IP, producing games to teaching producers. But it's not only been about overseeing operations but also about championing a vision that aligns with our mission to influence the industry positively. The establishment of Imladris Community as a hub for redemptive content creators and fans has been a pivotal extension of my work. In this capacity, I've leveraged my skills and contacts to craft an ecosystem that supports and promotes high-caliber game creation and excellent craft. Our success is a testament to the power of connecting passionate individuals around a shared faith and purpose, driving innovation and excellence in interactive entertainment.

Experience

28 yrs 10 mos

Total Experience

17 yrs 10 mos

Average Tenure

25 yrs 5 mos

Current Experience

Soma setworks

Soma SetWorks

Mar 2022 – Present · 4 yrs 1 mo · Newberg, Oregon · On-site

Soma SetWorks specializes in building custom virtual environments using he Unreal engine for use in LED volumes and virtual production.

Ai and faith

Advisor

Jan 2022 – Present · 4 yrs 3 mos · Newberg, Oregon, United States · Remote

Lead advisor on video games, entertainment technology, and interactive storytelling.
Provide blog posts, speak at events, and build networks in the gaming sector.

Expert AdvisorChristianityBusiness AdvisingChristian LeadershipPublic Speaking

Christian game developers conference

2 roles

Board Member

Jan 2021 – Dec 2024 · 3 yrs 11 mos

Served on the board providing consulting, leadership, fundraising, and planning.

Board LevelGame DesignBoard OperationChristianityChristian Leadership

Guest Speaker

Jan 2005 – Present · 21 yrs 3 mos

Recurring speaker and teacher at the premiere North American inference for Christians working in game development.

ChristianityChristian LeadershipPublic Speaking

Imladris community

Founder / Executive Director

Jan 2021 – Present · 5 yrs 3 mos · Beautiful Downtown Newberg, Oregon · On-site

Imladris is a movement to create a healthy and profitable ecosystem of Redemptive Content Creators, Patrons, and Fans, motivated by their shared faith, to bring excellence, scholarship, and leadership to the Interactive Entertainment industry.

Board LevelGame DevelopmentChristianityChristian LeadershipPublic SpeakingVideo Games+1

Soma games

2 roles

COO

Promoted

Aug 2005 – Present · 20 yrs 8 mos

Founder, CTO and Game Designer at Soma Games. Designed and directed award winning games for several mobile and desktop platforms.

Game DevelopmentGame DesignBusiness AdvisingStoryMobile GamesVideo Games+4

CTO

Jan 2005 – Jan 2009 · 4 yrs

Chief Technical Officer

Game DevelopmentGame DesignBusiness AdvisingStoryMobile GamesVideo Games+4

Soma softworks

Soma SoftWorks

Nov 2000 – Present · 25 yrs 5 mos · Beautiful Downtown Newberg, OR · On-site

Soma SoftWorks is the work-for-hire sister brand to Soma Games. Previously branded as Code-Monkeys we've shipped over 400 custom websites, games, and software applications to world-class clients like Intel, Microsoft, Four Seasons, Warner Brothers and more.

Game DevelopmentGame DesignStoryMobile GamesVideo GamesVideo Game Production+3