Wired Labs .:. Defining Gaming Entertainment

Ryan Schumacher
Chief Executive Officer
In April 2003, Ryan founded Wired Labs LLC. With a natural aptitude for business development, Ryan quickly created the foundation of what would become a tremendously successful organization. With a knack for business and a fervent desire to succeed, Ryan has been the backbone of the company building it from the ground up. Ryan is responsible for all of WiredLabs architectural business strategy and organizational goals. He also oversees all internal operations with a focus on the development and delivery of new content and technology while maintaining the efficiency and productivity of the company's business.

Erik Olsen
Chief Financial Officer
Erik is a founding member of WiredLabs. He holds a Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering from UCLA and has been instrumental in the technological and financial strides the company has made since conception. Erik brings a perspective to the company which allows him to bring forth avenues of growth that are often overlooked. He currently handles all financial aspects of not only WiredLabs but each subsidiary brand while still having an active involvement in our international network.

Joshua Lovejoy
VP Multimedia and Design
With his unique style and modern approach, Josh has become one of the internet’s leading multimedia artists. He earned an Associate of Applied Arts Degree at the Art Institute of Seattle in late 2002, shortly before becoming involved with Wired Labs. With his distinctive style, Josh controls the direct visual content of all the WiredLabs sites, including its subsidiary brands.

Austin Bischoff
Chief Development Officer
Austin came to Wired Labs in February of 2004. He obtained a masters degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Purdue and has lead the development of WiredLabs in every aspect of its web presence. Austin has an unbelievable talent in web development that ranges from PHP coding to MYSQL database structuring. He expands and maintains the ground-breaking software platform that allows each subsidiary of WiredLabs to function with turn-key solutions throughout four datacenters in two countries.

James Zingsheim
Amped News Network General Manager
James joined WiredLabs in March of 2004. Managing the day to day operations of Amped News, James' keen knowledge of the gaming community enables him to make perceptive decisions on time-sensitive issues. James manages the staffing, content and production of Amped News while keeping the network constantly adapting to today’s evolving media industry. Working directly with journalists on a day to day basis allows James to present the rest of the executive team with an informed opinion on critical decisions.

Dan Wardle
Senior Web Developer
Dan joined the WiredLabs team in June of 2004. He is a key developer of the software architecture that powers all WiredLabs brands and works to develop and maintain the best service possible. Dan has been instrumental to the rapid expansion of Amped News and a valuable voice on the executive team.