PRESIDENT

Ken F. Levin is a lifelong competitive gamer, the co-founder and publisher of the iconic independent 1First Comics, and a powerhouse Executive Producer in film and television. Recognized as one of the comic industry’s premier editors and project developers, Ken has managed properties and produced projects alongside superstar creators like Mike Mignola, Garth Ennis, and Max Allan Collins. His impressive Hollywood resume includes serving as Executive Producer on Amazon Prime’s smash hit The Boys (and its spin-offs), AMC's Preacher, and Cinemax's Quarry. He also brokered the feature film deals for Hellboy and the Academy Award-winning Road to Perdition. When he isn't developing top-tier entertainment, Ken brings his strategic edge to the gaming table, boasting competitive achievements in everything from comic industry poker tournaments to high-level bridge.

FOUNDER

Chicago native Jon Levin is a storyteller, scriptwriter, and the visionary founder of 1First Games. The son of the 1First Comics publisher and Executive Producer of The Boys, Jon is driven by a powerful family legacy of unapologetic artistic integrity. Entirely self-taught, he has evolved from an avid writer and gamer into a dedicated tabletop game creator. Honoring a promise to his father to always push the boundaries of innovation, Jon is primed to shake up the industry with his highly anticipated upcoming releases. 

ART DIRECTOR

Hailing from the westerlands in the countryside of jersey, a brave knight trained in the deadly arts. He traveled to a distant land of Chicago where he perfected his craft and began dealing in great books of fabled lore. It was in this new realm he found himself playing at games of chance, skill, and imagination until one fateful day he was tasked to create a new game that others may test their wills against.

SALES & MARKETING

Jacob Sawicki is a creative professional with a passion for connecting people through games. With experience in sales, web design, and digital marketing, he enjoys building memorable customer experiences both online and in person. Whether he's engaging with fans at conventions, designing websites, or creating promotional content, Jacob strives to make every interaction informative, welcoming, and exciting.

GAME DEV

Based in San Antonio, Texas, Tate Haberman is a strategic trading card game creator and world-builder. His foundational passion for the genre began with Magic: The Gathering, sparking a lifelong dedication to the mechanics of TCGs and RPGs. After high school, Tate began designing independent titles, honing his ability to balance tactical strategy, immersive lore, and complex mathematical probability. Following years of conceptualization and community playtesting, Tate partnered with 1First Games to produce O.C. Arena, a fast-paced strategy game. Known for a player-first design philosophy, Tate continues to craft innovative gaming experiences that seamlessly merge competitive balance with rich storytelling.

GAME DEV

Michael Kennish Jr. is a game designer, writer, Game Master, and content creator from Washington State. After beginning his career as a QA tester on titles including Cyberpunk 2077, Far Cry: New Dawn, APEX Legends, and Forza Horizon 4, he pursued game design at the Academy of Interactive Entertainment. Today, he applies his passion for storytelling and game mechanics to creating board games and tabletop RPGs, while also running games like Dungeons & Dragons, Call of Cthulhu, and Cyberpunk: RED. He occasionally shares his game design insights on Twitch as Feth The Exorcist.