About
Who We Are
Global Storm Initiative is a 501c3 non-profit humanitarian organization that harnesses the power of the gaming community to make a positive impact on the world. The organization was founded on the belief that gamers can be a force for good, and that by working together, we can create real change.
Our goal at Global Storm is to help as many hurting communities as possible. What does that look like? Cleaning up and rebuilding communities that have been affected by natural disasters. Building wells in communities that lack access to clean water. Planting trees for communities that have been devastated by wildfires. With your help, we can serve hurting communities all over the globe.
We are proud to be part of the gaming and esports community, which continues to grow and expand. We believe that gamers have a unique ability to connect with people around the world, and that this connection can be used to drive positive change.
No matter what community we serve next, our objective is always the same: to provide hope and help to the hurting. We are committed to working with communities to rebuild, recover, and thrive.
Meet The Team
Everyone on our board here at Global Storm plays a key part in advancing our mission.
Isaak Hunckler - President
Isaak is a college student at Indiana State University studying Cyber Criminology and Security. He is currently working in the IT management field and is a Co-Owner of Lionheart Esports and On The Grind Coffee Co.
Dodger Vaughn - Vice President
Dodger has been the Executive Director / Campus Minister at Reach Out on Campus since 2014. Reach Out on Campus, or ROC for short, has served the campus of Ohio University since 1975 and the University of Rio Grande since planting there in 2020. Dodger and his wife Brooke reside in Southern Ohio with their two children Trey (19) and Ella (12), and their dog Briggs. When you can’t find Dodger on campus you’ll likely spot him at local coffee shops or the gym.
Matt Shiflet - Secretary
Matt Shiflet is a Digital and Social Media Manager at Esports Engine, working with clients to promote their events, programs and players. He graduated from Ohio University in 2019 and worked as a Social Media Coordinator for the Boston Uprising in the Overwatch League prior to joining Esports Engine in 2021.
Kent Starnes - Treasurer
Kent Starnes is a native to Southern Indiana. He is the CIO of Rise Group, a company that he encouraged his wife to start 16 years ago, and he also volunteers his time at his local church. He is a percussionist, he loves hiking/outdoors, and he's a gamer/sci-fi geek.
Nolan Hays - Director of Technology
Nolan is a student at Liberty University studying Information Technology with an emphasis in Web and Mobile Programming. Aside from coding and doing techy stuff, Nolan enjoys music and playing drums and guitar.
Jason Gagnon
Jason currently works in his local town's recreation department and runs Lionheart Esports.
Keegan Starnes
Keegan is living his dream of becoming a professional actor. He's won awards for his performances (dramatic acting at iPOP July 2022, best performer in local plays, etc.), and he recently filmed a TV pilot with Amazon Studios. He wants to work on Disney, Marvel & Star Wars projects.
Scott Stoltz
Scott Stoltz is the Founder - Owner of SCS STUDIO FILMZ, LLC. He has built an extensive network of affiliates that stand behind his vision and the brand. Scott is known as a multi-award-winning producer for films such as, the Emmy nominated documentary “Joe's Place” and “Recording in Progress” music documentary, as well as “Captured”, “Four Color Eulogy”, “The Antwerp Dolls”, and “Casualties of the State”. To date, Scott, and his company have released over 20 titles, with several more in development.