Board of Directors

The responsibilities of the board of Directors are to provide vision to the organization’s direction and future, and to address all legal, financial and corporate responsibilities. There are no assigned duties to the seats (Publications, Technology, etc); each seat holds the same responsibility as the other six seats. The Board is the primary supervisor for all of the National officers.

Very little of the job of a Director deals with coordination or storytelling, as that is left to the NC and NST. If you are interested in impacting the operations of the club, you should consider those roles or a regional office.

The Board of Directors is voted in by the general membership, and those seats each come up for vote every three years. The Board consists of seven elected members and two non-voting members appointed by the Board, representing financial and legal roles.

Board Members and Staff

Craig French, Chairman and Director
Jack Hambly, Vice Chairman and Director
Courtney Rindone, Treasurer and Director
Errol Logan, Director
Howell Herrin, Director
Jay Clark, Director
Scott Barnes, Director
Christian Herr, Non-Voting Director of Finance
Eric Illarmo, Non-Voting Legal Director
Michael Munene, Secretary

Craig French, MES Director and Chair

Joined the organization in 2015. He has held VST, DST, DC, aDC, and aNC Admin in the time in the Organization. Volunteer at several positions for conventions from Security, Registration, Volunteer Lead/Second, Prestige Lead/Second, and Charities.

Served in the US Air Force for 20 years and is now retired from them. Now works for the Department of Veterans Affairs. Over 30 years of HVAC experience. Has 30+ years of role playing different game systems.

The direct email is craig.french.bod@gmail.com

Jack Hambly, MES Director and Vice-Chair

Jack has been a member of the Org for close to a quarter-century. Before becoming a director, he served as both storyteller and coordinator staff from local to global levels. He has degrees from Radford University and the University of Richmond and is now pursuing another degree in the SEC conference.

In his spare time, he is a musician and an award-winning writer. He also enjoys reading, horror films (in particular, New French Extremism), and culinary pursuits. He shares his life with three serial killers and a Blue Merle poodle.

Courtney Rindone, MES Director and Treasurer

Courtney Rindone has been a member of the club since 2003, actively participating in various capacities at local, regional, and national levels over the past 21 years. Her contributions span from volunteering as a storyteller and coordinator, bringing National Stories to life, participating and helping organize various Regional events, and supporting the engagement of local domains.

In addition to her involvement in the club, Courtney has amassed 15 years of experience in Finance as a Staff Accountant, currently leveraging her expertise at a local Construction Company in budget analysis, contract administration, and managing short and long-term liabilities. While she values her career and hobbies, Courtney prioritizes her role as a dedicated mother to two children and two dogs above all else. Maintaining a healthy work-life balance remains a top priority for her.

Howie Herrin, MES Director

I was first introduced to Vampire LARP and MES on August 18, 1999. My first position was in October as an assistant Chapter (yes, Chapter) Coordinator. There have been a couple of years between then and now that I have not been an officer in some capacity in the Club. I have now served at every level of the Club and look forward to getting the Board’s image to be as transparent as possible. I look forward to helping anybody in the club that asks for my help.

Outside of MES, I have worked as a Composition teacher, tech writer, systems’ tester, quality control, help desk, classroom trainer, and a smattering of other things.

If you want to say howdy, please send me an email at howie4.mes.board@gmail.com.

Jay Clark, Director

Jason Clark is a seasoned veteran of the Mind’s Eye Society (MES), having immersed himself in its various incarnations since 1997. His journey within the MES has been marked by a plethora of roles, showcasing his multifaceted talents and unwavering dedication to the community.

Starting as a Chapter Storyteller, Jason quickly demonstrated his flair for crafting immersive narratives and engaging gameplay experiences. His passion for storytelling led him to taking on the mantle of Venue Storyteller and later Domain Storyteller, where he honed his skills in world-building and character development.

His contributions extended beyond the local level, as Jason played pivotal roles in orchestrating regional and national events within the MES.

Beyond his virtual endeavors, Jason brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to his real-life profession. Armed with a Master’s degree in Social Work and a license as an independent counselor, he is committed to supporting individuals in their journey towards mental wellness.

Jason’s journey through the MES has been defined by his passion for storytelling, his unwavering commitment to community-building, and his dedication to supporting others both within the game and in real life. he continues to inspire and empower those around him, leaving an indelible mark on the fabric of the Mind’s Eye Society.

Christian Herr, Non-Voting Director of Finance

Christian joined The Camarilla in 1994 as a member of the Williamsburg, Virginia chapter. He relocated to Washington DC in 1995 and started the first chapter there with an introductory meeting on the grounds of the National Cathedral. He has served as a coordinator ranging from the chapter level all the way to assisting at the national level; He has also worked in a wide range of storyteller positions including time on the national ST staff. After being the lead for several conventions, including running the first Tri-Regional event and also managing successful charity drives, Christian was selected as the National Finance Administrator – a role he has held starting in 2005. During the reorganization in 2010 he became the Board’s Director of Finance.

Christian works as a contractor in the Washington DC metropolitan area as a Senior Network Engineer and Project Manager serving the Federal Government. He spends the warmer months traveling with his family and training for 75 mile charity bicycle rides with his wife. For the past 13 years Christian has been balancing his LARP time with his role as a father of two energetic boys (with LARP usually losing the battle).

Michael Munene, Secretary

Michael Munene (pronounced Mo-neh-neh) stumbled into MES back in 2007, while on his way to play a DnD session, and got volunteered to be an NPC at a local convention game. This began his adventures in LARP, and he quickly got involved with the domain games in Bryan/College Station, TX. After a few months of attending the different games, he was invited by a friend to attend his first National Convention. Once that was done, the hook was really set, and he applied for every position he could, eventually serving in a number of positions from Regional and upwards. The rest, as they say, is history…

Outside of the organization, Michael keeps himself just as busy. With a career that spans across several industries, he’s used his education in Accounting to help to launch several startups, and now works as Controller and Project Manager while serving on Boards for various charities in his local community. These days within the Modern Enigma Society, he continues to serve however he can, while enjoying crafting stories with seasoned and new players. Hailing from Texas, Michael enjoys football and barbeque with the rest of them, spending time with friends, and going on adventures with his wife when not coming up with the next great recipe to eat at home.