Elon Gasper

Elon James Gasper is the former Senior VP at VizX Labs [http://www.wired.com/medtech/health/news/2004/06/63984?currentPage=all] and co-founder of 1980s era software company Bright Star Technology. Described by Ken Williams as "a genius ex-college professor specializing in linguistics," Elon holds several patents relating to Lip Sync and other technology [http://www.vintage-sierra.com/sierraArticles/birth4.html] , and has been active in independent inventors' organizations and their public affairs advocacy. [http://www.bushopenletter9-17-07.piausa.org]

After Bright Star's 1992 acquisition by Sierra Entertainment, Elon was VP of Educational Games and the driving force behind many notable titles, including genealogy product Generations [http://www.ancestry.com/learn/library/article.aspx?article=5338] , traditional game Power Chess, and others. [http://www.thecomputershow.com/computershow/previews/powerchess.htm]

Elon currently lives in the Seattle area with his wife Liz, an artist. He has two daughters who have pursued careers in teaching and purchasing, and one son in High School.

He holds an M.S. in Computer Science and a B.S. in Biochemistry from Michigan State University. He is a successful tournament chess player and occasional puzzle composer. [http://crickler.com/more.html]

External links

* [http://www.SteveBieler.com Sierra History]