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After his existing CEO resigned, OpTic Gaming’s founder Hector Rodriguez took over as CEO of the Dallas-based gaming company. OpTic Gaming was a pioneer in the esports industry. Rodriguez, also known as “HECZ” in the video game community, started his OpTic in 2006 with a group of pals and has since expanded it into one of the most prosperous gaming companies he is ever had. In his first $100 million esports deal, OpTic and its parent firm were reportedly sold to Immortals Gaming Club in 2017. In 2020, he repurchased his OpTic, and a year later, he combined with Envy Gaming to create his present business.
CEO Adam Rymer led the company through mergers and name changes. Envy Gaming remained after the merger, but retired six months later as it once again took over the OpTic brand that has dominated the Call of Duty landscape. The company also acquired his Botisimo, a developer of streaming technology. Leimer will immediately transition to a strategic advisor role, the company said in a statement.
Geoff Moore, OpTic’s president and chief operating officer, said his Rymer role as strategic advisor will focus on outside projects.
“Adam is instrumental in accelerating our business and setting strategic priorities for the future, and has been the driving force behind our revenue growth, which has more than doubled in the last 12 months.” says Moore. “We will continue to lead the industry, providing ways to engage and connect with our fans through content, events and new platforms.”
Rymer joined from a senior position at Legendary Entertainment where he served as President, Legendary Digital Networks and he oversaw the operations of Chris Hardwick’s The Nerdist, Universal Pictures. Rodriguez will lead the organization’s long-term vision for innovation, content and fan engagement. In Arlington, where he also runs an esports venue, his OpTic Gaming ownership group includes Rodriguez, Mike Rufail and Gray Television. Rufail he founded Envy Gaming.