Jon Chapman

Jon Chapman is the Chief Executive Officer of PlayVS, a leading amateur esports platform that operates officially sanctioned state high school leagues across the United States and Canada.1 He was appointed to this position in June 2023.23

Prior to joining PlayVS, Chapman co-founded EverFi, a prominent education technology company, where he worked for 15 years.1 During his tenure at EverFi, he contributed to its significant growth, culminating in its $750 million acquisition by Blackbaud in late 2021.1

Chapman brings extensive experience in education, technology, and sports to his role at PlayVS.1 At EverFi, he developed an innovative business model that allowed private sector companies to support education and diversity initiatives, particularly benefiting low-income and underrepresented communities.1

In his new role at PlayVS, Chapman aims to leverage his experience and relationships with companies like Electronic Arts (EA), the NFL, and the NHL to further PlayVS' mission of providing inclusive esports opportunities for students.13 He is committed to maintaining PlayVS' diversity initiatives and creating more opportunities for students, regardless of their background.1

Chapman's leadership aligns with PlayVS' goal of enriching lives through esports and providing a safe, inclusive, and competitive platform for students.14