Meet the Team
Myron Thomas
Eric Gittrich
Myron Thomas
Founder & Events Manager
National Tournament Director FIDE National Arbiter
Myron became fascinated with chess as a teenager after reading Chess in a Nutshell by Fred Reinfeld. In high school he joined the chess club and played casually. After a long absence due to college and starting a family, he picked up the game again after becoming
Founder & Events Manager
National Tournament Director FIDE National Arbiter
Myron became fascinated with chess as a teenager after reading Chess in a Nutshell by Fred Reinfeld. In high school he joined the chess club and played casually. After a long absence due to college and starting a family, he picked up the game again after becoming a chess parent. He began playing tournament games, volunteering at scholastic tournaments and later became a chess tournament director and organizer. Myron also serves on several US Chess governance committees.
Myron's favorite part of chess is its ability to bring together players of different ages and backgrounds. "I believe everyone should have the opportunity to play their best game."
Will Thomas
Eric Gittrich
Myron Thomas
Tournament Operations
Senior Tournament Director
Will has been involved in chess since elementary school, taking part in the newly formed chess club and competed in his first chess tournament in the 3rd grade. In high school, he began directing chess tournaments, starting with local tournaments and eventually directing at the national le
Tournament Operations
Senior Tournament Director
Will has been involved in chess since elementary school, taking part in the newly formed chess club and competed in his first chess tournament in the 3rd grade. In high school, he began directing chess tournaments, starting with local tournaments and eventually directing at the national level. He has worked numerous local, state and national events including the 120th US Open.
Outside of chess, he enjoys spending time with friends, cooking and hanging out on-line.
Eric Gittrich
Eric Gittrich
Eric Gittrich
Tournament Operations
Club Tournament Director
Eric has been a tournament player since 1997 and a trustee for the Ohio Chess Association (OCA) since 2012. Eric is a co-founder of The Secret Dark Knight Society Chess Club. He recently began directing local chess tournaments. "Chess has always been a positive force in my life and I want to m
Tournament Operations
Club Tournament Director
Eric has been a tournament player since 1997 and a trustee for the Ohio Chess Association (OCA) since 2012. Eric is a co-founder of The Secret Dark Knight Society Chess Club. He recently began directing local chess tournaments. "Chess has always been a positive force in my life and I want to make chess a positive force in other peoples' lives."
Outside of chess, Eric enjoys family, vacations at Disney and spending time with his two dogs, boxers, Magnus and Murray. Although, Magnus refuses to learn the game.
Evan Shelton
Eric Gittrich
Eric Gittrich
Player Services
Tournament Assistant
Evan has been involved in Ohio chess since the early 2000's starting as a tournament player. He served as an Ohio Chess Association (OCA) Trustee and OCA President for 3 terms. As OCA President, his priority was working to make the membership experience the best it could be and expanding the number o
Player Services
Tournament Assistant
Evan has been involved in Ohio chess since the early 2000's starting as a tournament player. He served as an Ohio Chess Association (OCA) Trustee and OCA President for 3 terms. As OCA President, his priority was working to make the membership experience the best it could be and expanding the number of chess events in Ohio.
Evan's favorite part of chess is forming relationships with players and he is thrilled to be a part of The Chess Enterprise team, focusing on player experience. If you have questions or suggestions, look for him at our next event.