Advisory Board Member

Meet Jack

Jack K.J. Hobbs IV is the son of Jack K.J. Hobbs III and Carla Chillingworth-Hobbs. He was born in Honolulu on the island of Oahu and was raised in Nanakuli. While attending Nanakuli High School, he began working in the gaming industry as a game developer and assistant media director through afterschool programs such as Pals Hawaii and Olelo Community Media.

Under the mentorship of Jeff Vierra, Sean Pottenger, and Alika Spahn Naihe from Pals Hawaii, he was able to create and produce three games for the market while assisting in the development of ten others before graduating high school. Following this, he co-founded a Native Hawaiian gaming company called Theorycraftist Games LLC with Jeff and Alika.

Currently, Jack is involved in several non-profits, serving as either a board member or founder, aiming to provide assistance to those in need. He is a founder of KA MAKANI KAILI KOA and leads their Indigenous Game Design program. Additionally, he serves as the Unit Commander for Aloha Cosplay Theater for the Aloha Shriners.

While continuing his career as a game developer, Jack collaborates with the gaming community, whether through Tabletop Oahu or Vex Robotics. Despite being the youngest of seven, he cherishes his family deeply and strives to be a strong role model for his nieces and nephews, aiming to make his parents and ancestors proud.