We're a small team with a big love for the Great Lakes and the art of joyful, responsible entertainment.
GreatLakeRush was founded in 2022 with a single belief: social gaming should feel like a warm summer evening on the water — easy, exciting, and shared with people you enjoy.
Our platform takes inspiration from the five iconic Great Lakes — Superior, Michigan, Huron, Erie, and Ontario — each contributing its own character to the games and stories we create. From Superior's vast, mysterious depths to the busy shores of Erie, the lakes are more than backdrop: they're the soul of everything we build.
A diverse team of developers, designers, and storytellers united by one shared love — the lakes.
Marcus Halverson
Co-Founder & CEO
Grew up fishing on Lake Superior. Has been building browser-based games since 2011. Believes good design and responsible play go hand in hand.
Priya Nair
Lead Designer
Former UX lead at a Toronto game studio. Brings a meticulous eye for detail and a passion for creating experiences that feel alive and natural.
Devon Okafor
Head of Engineering
Full-stack engineer with a background in interactive media. Devon ensures every game runs smooth as glass on a calm Erie morning.
Clara Fontaine
Player Safety Lead
A certified responsible gaming specialist who makes sure every feature we ship protects our community and promotes healthy play habits.
Sam Broussard
Content & Community
Writer, community builder, and amateur ornithologist. Sam gives every corner of GreatLakeRush its distinct voice and a dash of humor.
Jin-Ho Seo
Game Systems Designer
Trained in behavioral psychology and game theory. Jin-Ho architects game mechanics that are engaging, balanced, and never exploitative.
We will never introduce real-money mechanics, pay-to-win systems, or predatory monetization. GreatLakeRush was built to be free, fun, and trustworthy — and that will never change.
Our Responsible Gaming Pledge