| Our Mission
The mission of Left Behind Games is to become the world's leading publisher of quality interactive entertainment that perpetuate positive values and appeal to mainstream and faith-based audiences.
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Management Team & Board of Directors
This remarkable team is made up of individuals who hold in high regard the values of honesty and integrity. Their professional excellence combined with a relentless pursuit of success is what makes them unique. In aggregate, this team has helped generate over a billion dollars in worldwide revenue prior to joining the company.
Troy A. Lyndon, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Troy A. Lyndon is our Chairman and CEO. Mr. Lyndon has over 20 years experience in the management and development of software projects, including computer and video game products such as Batman, Defender of the Crown, Street Fighter and the first 3D Madden Football game, which has become a brand exceeding more than a billion in revenue for Electronic Arts, the world’s largest video game publisher. Mr. Lyndon is also a recipient of the Entrepreneur of the Year award from Inc. Magazine, Merrill Lynch and Ernst & Young. He has also served many ministries and Christian publishers, including the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, Campus Crusade for Christ, Tyndale and Biblesoft, in the development of multimedia presentations, CD-ROMs, DVDs, and retail products. From December 1993 to February 1997, he served as CEO of Studio Arts Multimedia, Inc. where he managed and developed multiple million dollar plus video game projects. From December 1988 to October 1993, Mr. Lyndon served as President of Park Place Productions, which became North America’s largest independent developer of video games, where he managed operations, including the publication and/or development for more than 50 computer and video game projects.
James B. Frakes, Former Chief Financial Officer (Current Financial Consultant)
James B. Frakes has 25 years of experience in finance. He spent 15 years as the CFO of three emerging growth publicly held companies. Most recently, Mr. Frakes was the CFO of NTN Buzztime Inc., an interactive game company. Prior to his CFO experiences, Mr. Frakes was a manager at an investment banking firm specializing in later stage venture capital and leveraged buyout transactions. Mr. Frakes holds an MBA from the University of Southern California and a Bachelor of Arts degree from Stanford University.
Manny Benavidez, III, Director of Sales & Marketing
Manny Benavidez has 20 years of experience in Sales, Marketing and Management in numerous industries including Athletics, Real Estate, Hospitality, and Leisure Entertainment. Further, his skills include National and International Sales, Customer Service, Public Relations, Motivational Speaking, Sales Training, Human Resources, and Personnel Development. Mr. Benavidez holds a BA in Psychology and Business Administration from Long Beach State University.
Kevin Hoekman, Executive Director Product Development
Kevin Hoekman is also the Sr. Producer of the Left Behind PC Game series and the Executive Director of Product Development. Kevin has more than 11 years experience in the production of video games and over 16 years of management experience. His production credits include producing critically acclaimed, award-winning titles such as Freedom Force, Spellforce and Silent Storm. Prior to joining LB Games, Inc., Kevin produced over 30 PC games and 200 other skus from 2003 to 2006 for Encore Software including the Hoyle game series and Sacred. Mr. Hoekman holds an Associate of Arts Degree in Mathematics from Long Beach City College.
Richard Knox, Sr., Director
Richard Knox is a seasoned businessman, former nuclear physicist, software developer, Pastor, founder and President of Ohana Haven Ministries in the State of Hawaii. Mr. Knox started his career off earning his B.S. Engineering Physics at the University of Illinois and shortly thereafter, began working for Lawrence Livermore Laboratory while continuing his education for another 3 years attending the Graduate School of Engineering Sciences with the University of California. Mr. Knox served the Laboratory for 16 years working on numerous government programs as a Containment Scientist for nuclear underground tests, where he was responsible for the supervision of up to 500 engineers and approval of all equipment fielded for nuclear-device emplacement at the Nevada Test Site. After retiring from the Laboratory, Mr. Knox started his own software development and publishing business, creating consumer CAD software which sold 80,000 copies. Shortly thereafter, he joined his son and our CEO, Mr. Lyndon in the 90’s, to develop games at North America’s largest independent developer of video games, Park Place Productions, where he was in charge of 80 personnel, overseeing all game production while managing communications and negotiations with clients. Since that time, Richard has relocated to Oahu, Hawaii to pursue personal interests, including the oversight of a ministry and most recently, Pastor of his own congregation. Richard and his wife Vicki, celebrate 50 years of marriage and have 4 children and 10 grandchildren.
Richard Knox, Jr., Director
Richard Knox, Jr. is a seasoned developer and is currently engaged on-staff with the Hawaii Department of Education. Mr. Knox has been a prolific multimedia developer his entire life and was originally a CAD software designer before joining the original team in the early 90’s that became North America’s largest independent development company of video games, Park Place Productions, which he built alongside his father Richard Knox, Sr., his brother Michael Knox and Troy Lyndon. Richard’s interests include computers and music, as he is also the worship leader of his church in Oahu, Hawaii.
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