McNeese State University

Experiential Events / 20yr Esports industry veteran / Business Development

Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex

Vibrating Brain specializes in creation and management of events, tours and product launches.  Brand awareness to consumers via live events where hands on and experiential approach is priority.

Vibrating Brain

Founder and Event Director

Stadia Ventures

Mentor and Advisor

We worked closely with the city of Frisco to help them implement their goal to become one of the top locations for the esports industry. I utilized my 20+ year experience in the industry to coordinate with teams, local companies, venues and local schools. Coordinated Gearbox public events that where hosted at the Dallas Stars Arena, Toyota Stadium and other venues.

Gearbox Software

Director of Events and Esports

Designed all event, coordinated event logistics and storage around the world, managed relationships with sponsors and vendors and on site manager for events.The World Series of Video Games was the world’s premier video game tournament circuit, until it prematurely closed in its second season. In 2006, the World Series of Video Games attracted more than 90,000 attendees, produced 250 hours of broadband video, and 20 hours of nationally broadcast programming led by CBS.

WSVG – World Series of Video Games

Senior Associate Producer Esports

Designed and managed every CPL event until from 1998 to 2005.  Responsible for sponsor/vendor relationships,  negotiations with venues, event design and booth design. Researched and purchased hardware/software used at the events. On site show manager for all events.  Coordinated sponsor brand awareness to end users via signage, product demos and online presence .   The CPL is considered a pioneer in the esports industry, which were held in the U.S., Europe, Latin America, Australia and Asia. The CPL awarded and distributed more than US$3,000,000 in cash prizes over the years.

Monte Fontenot