 The Mission
Gameops.com is
a resource web site designed to connect teams and
event producers with ideas and tools that will enhance
the entertainment value of their events. The site is produced and managed by Mark Out Productions, Inc.
Gameops.com service philosphy: We're on your TEAM.
Find our more about our service philosophy on our TEAM page.
The Web Site
Gameops.com
went live on Aug 6, 1998 with a handful of pages.
The site you see today is barely recognizable from
that first effort. By 2007 the site has hundreds of
pages filled with thousands of ideas, links, and products
to enhance your events and games.
In
the early years Gameops.com was a goodwill
piece to supplement our business operations and entertainment acts. Over the years
the growth of the site has turned it into a marketplace
of goods and services with the addition of our secure ecommece Gameops.com Store and the additional distribution of thousands of popular promotional products and our TEAMmate Service.
World Headquarters (WHQ)
In Oct 2007 Mark Out Productions upgraded our office space to accomodate our additional services and staff. Our new location is in the vibrant hub of bustling downtown Lakewood Ohio. About 1 block from Lake Erie near Lakewood Park our World Headquarters is nested in the Cleveland suburb of Lakewood, OH.
Our Staff
For
the first four years Gameops.com was a one-man show. Mark
Out Productions owner and founder Jon Cudo was behind
virtually everything our readers found on the site. As we continue to grow we will add Teammate Sales professionals to help assist our clients and readers with the many products and promotions available from Gameops.com.
Jon
Cudo
Vice President |
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 Jon
Cudo began his career in sports entertainment with
the expansion Minnesota Timberwolves (NBA). The
Minnesota native performed as the Wolves mascot
Crunch for the first seven years of the franchise.
During that time Jon performed in over 35 states,
in seven countries, for over eight million fans.
During his travels he realized that great ideas
in game entertainment happen at all levels of sports
and many work in different sports, which was the
impetus for Gameops.com years later.
In
1996 Jon moved to Oregon to work with a new division
of Nike, Nike Sports Entertainment. There he produced,
directed and performed at numerous events around
the world. In 1998 Mark Out Productions was created
to pursue sports entertainment productions in several
directions. Jon recently performed as Spot the Fire
Dog for the Portland Fire (WNBA) and his mascot career spans twenty years.
Cudo
functions as the webmaster and editor for Gameops.com,
remains an active mascot and performer, produces
several events each year, and consults with teams
on game entertainment and mascot programs.
 When
he is not dressing like a dog or editing typos on
Gameops.com, he enjoys woodworking, running, politics
and reading. Jon graduated from Portland State University
in December 2002 with a B.S. in Social Science. He currently resides in Cleveland Ohio with his wife Lara, where he also serves as Mayor.*
cudo@gameops.com
Isaac Wood
Sales Manager |
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 Isaac was born on a blustery Fall morning in Lexington, Kentucky. After spending some time in Alabama, near the Georgia border, he settled in Columbus, Ohio for the remainder of his journey from childhood to adulthood. This unique path has continued to connect Isaac with Champions. College Hoops season brings out the UK Blue (Winningest College Basketball Program) in Isaac, which slowly turns toward the Braves (14 Division Titles in a row) in the Spring, as Fall comes his blood turns to Scarlet & Gray (Buckeyes = Top 5 winningest College Football Programs). Isaac believes his champion ways will continue with his connection to Mark Out Productions.
Isaac graduated from Ohio University in 2004 with a Bachelors Degree in Sport Industry and a minor in Business. While serving as a Bobcat, he spent time with the hockey team, in sponsorship sales. Isaac also worked with the Cleveland Cavaliers Sales Staff prior to joining Mark Out Productions.
Isaac enjoys feeding his competitive spirit by keeping involved in the local Cleveland Rec Leagues (kickball, softball, flag-football, volleyball) His golf game promises to improve, since there is only one way to go. Isaac was second runner up on American Idol in Season Two.*
Wood Favorites
| Sports |
MLB, NCAA Football/Hoops |
| Teams |
Atlanta Braves, Ohio State, U of Kentucky |
| Web Site |
espn.com |
| Athletes |
Chipper Jones, Lebron James, Tony Delk, Butler Bynote |
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iwood@gameops.com
Shantiel Soeder
Finance Manager |
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 A recent transplant from Indianapolis, IN, Shantiel Soeder currently heads up the financial department at Gameops.com. With a Bachelors of Science degree from Indiana University, Bloomington, this Hoosier was an instant asset to our company.
Unlike her colleagues, Shantiel has no prior sporting experience. This Hoosier is great at making sense of the piles of fiscal data generated. When she is not crunching numbers she enjoys long walks on the beach.
Shantiel constantly proves that "There's more than corn in Indiana". The staff's only Hoosier enjoys Feng Shui and holds a green belt in Taekwondo at the Cleveland Dojo of Mixed Martial Arts. *
Hawkins Favorites
| Sports |
NFL, NCAA Basketball |
| Teams |
Colts, Hoosiers |
| Movie |
Hoosiers |
| Web Site |
Bobby Knight Tribute Site |
| Athletes |
Todd Jadlow, Peyton Manning, Slider* |
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shantiel@gameops.com
Jason Powell
Underpaid Consultant |
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 This Montana native has worked with numerous sports organizations over the past few years. While attaining his Masters Degree in Sports Management from MSU-Billings he worked as a graduate assistant in the athletic department working primarily on game management and promotions. He has also spent time working with the Big Sky State Games and a summer traveling around the country for Synergy Sports with the Got Milk? campaign.
Jason moved to Portland in September of 2001 upon accepting an internship with the Portland Trailblazers. While with the Trailblazers, he worked on the Client Services team to develop and manage corporate sponsor promotions. Following that he spent six months with the Portland Fire working with the organizations Booster Club, Kids Club, community relations programs and internet marketing team.
Jason left his full-time role with Gameops.com in August 2005 to pursue a law degree at the University of Montana. Jason remains a underpaid business consultant for Mark Out Productions ....however we are still hesitant to take his unaccredited legal advice.
In his spare time Jason is an avid runner, enjoys playing golf, Yahtzee!, and is working hard to establish a Fencing Club in Billings Montana. *
Powell Favorites
| Sports |
NCAA Football, NCAA Basketball |
| Teams |
Cornhuskers, Hoyas |
| Web Site |
espn.com, washingtonpost.com |
| Athletes |
Grant Hill, Tommy Frazier, Eddie the Eagle* |
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jason@gameops.com
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The webmaster reserves the right to embelish and
enhance the person bio's of everyone on this page.
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