Head Count: Eric Francksen

Meet Eric Francksen, one of the newest additions to our fantastic cast of producers. Eric has been in the game industry for over a decade now. He has worked with several Wisconsin studios and he helped launch the Wisconsin Games Alliance. Eric grew up playing an assortment of tabletop, roleplaying, and video games; Dungeons & Dragons, Baldur’s Gate, and Fallout were among his favorites. He completed his undergrad at Viterbo University in his hometown of LaCrosse, Wisconsin and later earned an MBA from Pepperdine University in Malibu, California. While in California, Eric founded and ran the Wisconsin chapter of the International Game Developers Association before working for their corporate team. After some time in different fields, Eric is excited to bring new ideas and a fresh perspective to our production and project management. Outside of the office, Eric enjoys spending time with his family, sailing, playing the bagpipes, and working on other indie projects.

Advice for Aspiring Producers:

“Good producers leverage the team’s talents to make good decisions. Make sure everybody’s ideas are heard and processed in ways that brings the team closer to their goals.”

Three Games that Everyone Should Play:

1. Baldur’s Gate
2. Total War Series
3. Dungeons & Dragons