About Us
What REALLY goes on behind the scenes.
Do you ever wonder what goes on in the day to day lives of the people behind the scenes? Well here is your chance! Get to know us in all our random crazy ass glory. Just click on a picture below to delve into the forbidden rabbit hole… or the gutter.
*Disclaimer*
Simply Strange Studios will not be held responsible for self inflicted facepalms for the sheer amount of stupidity/randomness you encounter.
Mindi Bollig
CEO - Director - Producer
I am the leader of this motley crew. I have loved art of all types since I was a child but truly fell in love with the world of Animation. I have an Associates and Bachelors Degree in Animation. My goal is to create a world where we can live a life full of passion, love, and adventure.
David Woodard
Assistant Programmer - Lead Video Editor - Lead Marketing Assistant - Art Department
I am a former Game Design graduate that is working in the Information Technology field and pursuing my dream of working on games related projects in my spare time.
Brian Salas
Video Game Consutlatant - Production Assistant
I’m a Game Consultant with a love of everything nerdy. I currently work as a Assistant Manger for a video game retailer and run the Youtube channel for Video Game Drive-By with my partner in crime. I have a love of transformers and collectable toy figurines.
Patricia Edler
Marketing Director
Hey! I’m Patricia, the Marketing Director here @ Simply Strange. During high school I went to college for entrepreneurship & management, and now I’m enrolled into English literature with my minor in communication and media sciences. Also Google and YouTube certified. Interested in reading, writing and marketing. Passion for dancing and cooking.
Kayla Stearns
Music Director
I am a composer who received a Bachelors of Music in Composition from CU Boulder. Beyond music, I also received an MA in Linguistics and BAs in Linguistics and Philosophy. I love playing every instrument I can get my hands on and I have an addiction to ice cream.
Justin Touchstone
Lead Programmer
I go by Devy_ on the interwebs but my actual name is Justin Touchstone. I majored in computer programming in college. I’ve been coding and designing games in the Unity engine for 5 years now. I’m into metal, sushi, and the underground indie scene.
Richard Jones
Art Department - Animator
I am RJAnime, but some people call me Richard. I have a BFA in media arts and animation. 2D/3D whatever I love animation and consider myself an art mercenary. I will do whatever…. for the right price….
Ashley Belcher
Production & Marketing Assistant - Art Department
I am a Media arts and Animation graduate. I focused mainly on clay sculpting and character design, but I can do so much more. Art has been my life since I was 5 (and so has sushi, cats, and dinosaurs).
Mona
Senior Executive Sanity Enforcer
Hello world! I’m just your average prrrrfect angel with an attitude. My job is to keep these crazy monkeys in line with cuddle, kisses and my angelic cuteness. Now if only I could get the kid to stop causing chaos!
Luna
Jr. Sanity Enforcer
What’s hangin monkeys! I’m the kid here and its my job to make sure this group remembers to have fun! Sometimes they take work way too seriously so I bring out my special brand of cuteness by taking off with their pens, and laying on keyboards. Hahaha catch me if you can!
James Switzer
Lead Character Design
Hello there, I’m James. I’ve got a major in animation with a heavy practice in comics! I’m into epic stories, edgy art, and video games (aren’t we all).
Adriana Esteva
Art Design Director
My name is Adriana Esteva. I graduated from the MCAD where I studied animation. My work lies in concept art, illustration and character design. I like watching cooking videos and doodling.