Games People Play opened in Oak Park Mall in Austin on July 17, 1983. The business was started by Lance and Snow Pogones, Ron and Nadine Pogones, Jon Olson and LuAnn Rypka. The business focused on sporting goods initially, then in 1985, screen printing services were added along with a new partner, Steve Pfiefer. Games People Play expanded again in 1994 with the addition of on-site embroidery services. Then, on a cold day in January 1996, a move was made to a newly remodeled building just east of OakPark Mall that remains the headquarters of Games People Play today.
Lance Pogones
lancep@gppaustin.com
Lance has been active since the beginning and is still the general manager. His wife Snow and kids Tyler, Molly and Matti are all active in the business. Lance enjoys working, relaxing at the cabin and taking orders from the women in his life, both at home and at work.
Corey Anderson
coreya@gppaustin.com
Corey Anderson began his Games People Play career in November of 1992 as a sales representative. His duties have continually expanded and include store manager, personnel manager and graphics manager. Corey is an active Board member with the Austin Convention and Visitors Bureau. Corey is devoted to his family which includes his wife Heather and their three kids, Madeline, Mikias and Myles.
Jackie Bumgardner
embroidery@gppaustin.com
Jackie Bumgardner joined the company in 1994 and quickly assumed the duties of managing the embroidery department and doing all our digitizing. Jackie has called Austin home since 1984 along with her husband Alan, son Alex and daughter Ashley. She enjoys walking, crafting, and spending time with her family.
Charity Sprandel
graphics@gppaustin.com
Charity started at GPP in November of 2007. Born in Austin, she returned in 2005 to be closer to family and friends. She lives here with her husband Patrick and their children: Ian, Katlyn, Hannah, David and Grace. Charity enjoys working with computers, walking, crafting and reading.
The Sorensons
screenprinters@gppaustin.com
The screenprinters at Games People Play are Bill and Joyce Sorenson and their son Shane. This trio has a long history of screenprinting. Bill and Joyce have been with GPP for over 20 years, and Shane joined them in 2004. They all live here in Austin and recenly welcomed a new addition ot the family, a son and grandson; Jaxson born in June of 2009.