Brett Close is known for consistently delivering highly successful products by building exceptionally effective teams and organizations across a variety of industries, including: Video games and entertainment products, scientific/business software, and pharmaceutical/bio-tech products. Brett joins 38 Studios from Midway Games, where he served as head of the Austin studio on BlackSite: Area51, and as Global Director of Midway Production.

Brett was a driving force behind the renowned Medal of Honor franchise, operating as the Senior Director of Development of the Electronic Arts, Los Angeles studio. At VR-1/Jaleco Entertainment in Boulder, Colorado, Brett was the Studio General Manager, Senior Producer, and Engineering Director leading the delivery of a variety of products including Nightcaster, a Microsoft Xbox launch title. He holds a master’s degree in electrical engineering and computer science, and a bachelor’s degree in chemistry from the University of Kansas and studied philosophy and chemistry at Universität Dortmund in Germany. An avid athlete, musician, and environmentalist, Brett is a respected industry leader in encouraging and establishing real work-life balance in the game development environment.