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MEMBRES

Current Session: Spring 2026

Active members regularly attend meetings and produce content for the studio.

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Jeffrey Adkins

Joined Spring 2025; I am a Computer Science major at West Virginia University. I have enjoyed playing video games since I was young and I wish to help create an amazing experience for those who enjoy them. This semester, I will be leading the GDIM Arcade Project. 

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Colwyn Bordeaux

Joined Summer 2023; Leadership team and publishing support. I'm an alumnus at WVU of the Game Design and Interactive Media program. I also helped create and maintain our studio discord server. 

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Xandra Brown

Joined Fall 2025, Currently working as a community volunteer on Derby. 

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Meghan Bosley

Joined Spring 2026, Student leadership and UI designer on Glory for Goblins. 

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Bryson Bush

Hi, my name is Bryson Bush. I am a senior pursuing a dual-degree in Computer & Electrical Engineering at WVU. I've been a musician and athlete since I was in middle school. I love being able to express my creativity in different ways. I'm currently assisting with the Chumps Chained project. 

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Christian Cahall

Joined Fall 2024; My name is Christian Cahall. I am a Game Design and Interactive Media Major at WVU. As a child, I enjoyed creating worlds through art and designing games to allow others to experience them. Last year, I worked on our Derby and Light Rush projects at the studio. This year, I am mentoring the GDIM Arcade project.
 

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Gabrielle Clower

Joined Spring 2026, Student Level Artist and Graphic Design on Light Rush
 

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Heather Cole

I am the Founder and Director of MonRiverGames. I also teach as part of the Game Design and Interactive Media Program at West Virginia University. Sometimes my role is facilitation and mentoring, while other times it is directly working on a project. 

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Brodey Cook

Joined Fall 2024; Hi I am Brodey Cook, I am from Greensburg, Pennsylvania, and I am a Senior in the Game Design and Interactive Media major. Worked on Play Higher's Social Work VR project. Currently designing for GDIM Arcade and leading Glory for Goblins.

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Jeremy Davis

My name is Jeremy Davis I am studying computer science at WVU.

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Paul Deangelis

Hi! My name is Paul. I'm a senior at WVU majoring in Computer Science.

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Shawn Defibaugh

Hi! I'm Shawn. I'm a senior majoring in dual CS and CPE at WVU. I like reading, gaming, and watching movies. Assisting with West Virginia Quest. 

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Ted Eicher

Joined Summer 2023; Media Director, I'm excited for the opportunity to volunteer at MonRiverGames and to be its media director. I really enjoy what the studio is doing and how our projects are coming along.

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Oskar Engen

Joined Fall 2025; CSEE Capstone currently working on GDIM Arcade!

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Brian Haddix

Joined Fall 2025; I am a Game Design and Interactive Media major, and of course, I adore video games. That's why I'm here. Game development gave me a direction to follow towards a future career that I hope I can get into. 

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Luke Hare

Joined Fall 2025; CSEE Capstone currently working on GDIM Arcade!

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Simon Hale

Joined Fall 2025; CSEE Capstone currently working on GDIM Arcade!

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David Haley

Joined Summer 2024; Music Director. Works in Music and Sound. Has assisted student and community members with a variety of their projects. 
 

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Yousaf Hashmi

Joined Spring 2026; Assisting on programming with Chumps Chained and Glory for Goblins as a Community Volunteer. 
 

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Tom Heckman

Joined Summer 2023; Assistant Director. Received a Computer Science degree from WVU IN 2003, but have been playing video games as a hobby for the majority of my life. I instructed Unity for WVU last Spring. I troubleshoot a lot of projects at the studio. I want to learn as much as I can and share what I learn.

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Joshua Hinkle

Joined Summer 2024; Artist/designer. Co-Lead of the "Chumps Chained" Project.

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Kaleb Helton

Joined Fall 2025: CSEE Capstone currently working on West Virginia Quest. 

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Ryleigh Horodyski

Joined Fall 2025; Ryleigh Horodyski is a 19-year-old WVU student currently working to complete her degree in both game design and psychology.

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Michael James

Joined Fall 2025; I’m Michael James, an undergraduate Game designer with experience in Unreal Engine 5 & Construct.

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Brandon Johnson

Amateur 2D digital artist and programmer proud to work for my university capstone at Mon River Games! Currently working on Chumps Chained!

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Cadence Kline

Joined Summer 2024; I am a Senior at West Virginia University majoring in game design. I'm a co-lead of Chumps Chained and have been working on art and artistic direction, level design, general design and feel, and team management within the project. 

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Camden Link

My name is Camden Link and I'm a senior Computer Science student as West Virginia University. I'm excited to be working on the WV Quest project here at the studio! Some of my other hobbies include beekeeping, aviation, and playing video games!

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Samuel Maatman

Hi, I'm Sam. I'm a senior majoring in CS and CyberSecurity. I'm current working on Chumps Chained!

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Breanne Myers

Joined Summer 2023; Community Director,  I am helping wherever I can! I have a passion for creating interactive experiences that make learning fun. This past school year I assisted the most with communication between the WV State Museum and the studio's project WV Quest. 

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Sean Sarley

Hi, my name is Sean and I am a senior majoring in computer science at WVU. Currently working on West Virginia Quest. 

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Jorge Rosero Tejada

Joined Summer 2025; WVU game design student from Ecuador, now in my second year. I've been fortunate to collaborate on some great projects and am excited to gain more experience through a summer internship. I value teamwork and continuous learning.

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Kayden Thomas

Joined Fall 2025; I grew up in Hedgesville, West Virginia. This is my senior year at WVU and I'm a part of the game design major. I will be assisting Light Rush this year.

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Ethan Thompson

Joined Fall 2023; Student Researcher discovering game engine based information in sound, level design, and mechanics through Unity and Unreal. Has worked on several studio projects, including Light Rush. Will be assisting as a project mentor and lead for Light Rush this year.
 

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Adin Trumble

Joined Fall 2025; I am a senior GDIM major at WVU. I work in SFX and music for games, and have been a musician since I was in middle school. I've also dabbled in a number of things related to game design in my time at WVU, and would love to continue expanding my creative palette. 

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Colton Turner

Joined Fall 2025; CSEE Capstone currently working on GDIM Arcade!

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Nicole Vigneri

Joined Fall 2025; I am a senior majoring in Computer Science. In my free time, I enjoy doing crafts and outdoor recreation activities! My involvement with Mon River Games includes working on the game WVQuest! 

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Matt Vill

Joined Fall 2024;GDIM at WVU alumni. I am from Clark, NJ. I’ve been doing game design related work since high school. Will be assisting as a project mentor and co-lead for Light Rush this year.

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Christian Williams

Hi! My name is Christian Williams. I'm a senior in computer science at WVU. I have always been passionate about games and wanted to play even a small part in creating something original for other people to enjoy. This semester I will be working on the GDIM Arcade Project. 

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