After his mom managed to get a Super Nintendo for Christmas 1991, Allen never looked back. Games are where he found community, found friends, and was able to dive into worlds unknown for decades. The magic of a night spent with great friends around great games and great food is what he is hoping Continues can bring EVERY night to Alexandria.

Allen is a sitting board member of the Alexandria Chamber of Commerce, the Christopher Newport University Education Foundation, and Heard Alexandria. He is also a member of the National Chamber of Commerce Small Business Council. He has worked in startups, was a producer at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, ran a high school theater program, and was (briefly) a professional actor.

He has designed games, played games, and talked about games, a lot.

Favorite Game of ALL TIME:
The Legend of Zelda: Link to the Past

In the early 1990’s, there was only one thing on everyone’s mind in Pittsburgh: Hockey.  Everything changed when the first NHL Hockey game came out for the Sega Genesis.  Doug created a hockey draft, full season and playoffs for every kid in the neighborhood.  He was being exposed to a whole new style of community, and LOVED it!

Doug spent over 20 years as a leader in the Financial Management & Budget career fields in the Air Force.  He is a disabled combat veteran that was promoted last year to Primary Care Giver for two not so little kids.  He studied at WVU for Business and received his MBA in Entrepreneurship.  Starting a successful small business has been his dream since his undergrad days.

Doug is an Accredited Investor and currently pursuing the coursework toward a designation as a Certified Financial Planner.  He loves the Pittsburgh Steelers (NFL) & Pittsburgh Penguins (NHL).  

Favorite Pinball of All Time:Theater of Magic

From chef and restaurateur to television personality, food policy advocate and entrepreneur, Spike Mendelsohn is a force to be reckoned with in the culinary world.

Spike has several restaurant concepts in the Washington DC area including PLNT Burger, Vim & Victor and We, The Pizza. Leveraging his close proximity to our nation’s capital, Spike combined his passion for food equity and education by working with organizations like CARE, DC Central Kitchen and Food Rescue US. He also serves as the chairman of DC’s Food Policy Council.

Spike’s desire to make a positive impact on our food system led to the founding of Eat The Change with friend and fellow entrepreneur, Seth Goldman. After collaborating on PLNT Burger, the two decided to launch a snack brand focused on chef-crafted, nutrient dense snacks that are kind to the planet.

Spike lives in the DC area with his wife, Cody, and their son. You can catch Spike surfing any river or ocean that has a wave or hanging out in the metaverse, buying NFTs and launching his latest project with Tom Colicchio, CHFTY Pizzas. From metaverse integration to pizza parties hosted around the globe, holders will be able to grab a virtual slice and connect with their favorite chefs and foods..

Mark’s bio is coming soon, but his favorite arcade game is Asteroids!