John Bergquist

John Bergquist was one of the three founders of Soma Games, an American video game developer based in Newberg, Oregon.1 He co-founded the company in 2005 along with Chris Skaggs and Rande Bruhn.12

Role at Soma Games

Bergquist played a significant role in the early days of Soma Games:

• He began mentoring and helping Chris Skaggs in 2005 after meeting him at a Christian retreat event called Bootcamp NW.1
• In October 2008, Bergquist started volunteering more actively, helping Skaggs write down ideas and establish Soma as an actual company.1
• He officially joined the team as an employee in 2011 due to financial constraints.1

At Soma Games, Bergquist held the position of Director of Communications from March 2011 to April 2013.5

Professional Background

Bergquist was known for his diverse talents:

• He was a storyteller and writer.4
• He had experience in communications, having served as Head of Communications at Conservation Biology Institute prior to his role at Soma Games.5
• After his time at Soma Games, he became the owner of JOHN BERGQUIST LLC.5

Personal Life and Legacy

Tragically, John Bergquist passed away in a car accident in July 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic.34 His death was deeply felt by the Oregon game community and his colleagues at Soma Games.23 Bergquist was remembered for his contributions to the company's Christian culture and its emphasis on creating video games that weren't specifically about Christianity but were informed by Christian values.1