Sales Staff
Games People Play
Meet Our President
Meet our president who makes it all possible.
Lance Pogones
Founder and President
Games People Play founder and President Lance Pogones learned early that traditional employment was not for him. In fact, the only two jobs he held working for someone else both ended with him being let go.
With encouragement from his father, Ronald Pogones, and his favorite college professor, Dr. Henry Okleshen, Lance embraced entrepreneurship and the idea of creating a job he truly loved. That encouragement led him and his partners to start Games People Play in 1983. Work has always been a passion for Lance, and his faith played a key role in guiding that vision into reality.
A fear of flying pushed Lance to earn his pilot’s license in 1999, and he has been flying ever since. When he is not in the air, you might find him in the woods with a chainsaw. Lance and his wife Snow have been married since 1984 and enjoy spending time with their children and grandchildren. And if he is in Austin on a Friday afternoon, chances are he will be at Dusty’s with friends and coworkers.
Corey Anderson
General Manager
Corey Anderson joined Games People Play in 1993 as a full-time retail clerk and quickly advanced into the store manager role. Over the years, he has continued to take on additional responsibilities and now plays a key role in invoicing and ordering for all screen printed and embroidered jobs, handling customer service needs, and overseeing the sales team. Corey also remains active in sales, continuing to serve longtime customers while building relationships with new ones.
Outside of work, Corey has served on the Austin Youth Soccer Board for the past 12 years, including 10 years as President. He is a proud father of three children, all of whom have been part of the GPP work family at different times. Corey’s passion is coaching soccer, from summer leagues to his role as a high school coach for the Austin Packers. He approaches everything he does with dedication and integrity, always putting the customer first.
Penny Tupy
Management and Sales & Marketing Rep
Penny Tupy is a valued member of our management team and an active part of our sales team. She has been with Games People Play since 2015 and is known for her positive attitude and willingness to help wherever she is needed.
Penny specializes in corporate and team sales, bringing energy, kindness, and a fun personality to every customer interaction. Her dedication and friendly approach make her an important asset to the GPP team.
Bryant Olsen
Sales & Marketing Rep
Bryant Olsen is one of our Sales and Marketing Representatives and has been with Games People Play for eight years. He brings more than 12 years of industry experience and works closely with schools, businesses, and walk-in customers to deliver great results.
Outside of work, Bryant’s passion has always been sports, especially baseball. He has spent the last 25 years involved in Austin baseball, whether playing with the Austin Greyhounds or coaching for the Austin High School baseball team. Bryant is known for his great sense of humor and positive energy, helping create a welcoming atmosphere for both coworkers and customers. He makes it a priority to ensure everyone leaves with a smile.
Hannah Wempner
Graphic Artist
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Ashley Falcon
Admin Assistant for Management Team and Manager of Direct to Film Department
Ashley began working with Games People Play while attending AHS and joined the team full-time in 2020. She serves as an Administrative Assistant for the GPP management team and oversees the Direct to Film department, helping keep operations running smoothly.
Outside of work, Ashley enjoys hiking and exploring with her three children. She is also actively involved in the community, serving on the Lyle School Board.
Kyle Klaehn
Safety Wear Consultant and Sales
Kyle has been a member of our sales team since 2019, with a focus on boots and safety workwear. He works closely with customers to help them find reliable, comfortable solutions for the job site.
Andrew Bridgeman
Boot Department Manager
Andrew has been part of the Games People Play team since 2019, joining us when we opened our Red Wing Boot Store. He is highly knowledgeable about the wide range of boot brands we carry and is dedicated to helping customers find the right fit for their specific needs.
Tom Keyser
Shipping Dept. Mgr. & Fulfillment Staff
Tom has been part of the GPP family for more than 30 years and joined the team full time a few years ago. He is responsible for checking in merchandise and making sure all fulfillment packages are sent out on time. Tom’s great sense of humor keeps everyone smiling and brings a positive energy to the workplace.
Shane Sorenson
Screen Printing Manager
Shane has been connected to Games People Play from a young age, as both his parents worked in the screen printing department. He officially joined the team full time in 2000 and has been a valued part of the GPP family ever since.
Outside of work, Shane stays busy raising his son and daughter.
Dave Cunningham
Screen Printer
Dave brings more than 15 years of screen printing experience to Games People Play, with most of that time spent as part of the GPP team. He plays a key role in keeping the screen printing department running smoothly and efficiently.
Outside of work, Dave and his wife stay busy raising their three kids.
Shane Sorenson
Screen Printing Manager
Shane began working with us at a young age, as both of his parents were employed in our screen printing department at the time. He transitioned to a full-time role in 2000.
Outside of work, Shane stays busy raising his son and daughter.
Esteban Falcon
Screen Printer
