About A Bunch of Short Guys
A Bunch of Short Guys (ABOSG) is a Dallas-based non-profit animation guild established to foster a community of world-class artists and storytellers. The group provides an educational resource for the local community of entertainment professionals, educators, and students, helping visual creators pursue career development.
Formed in early 2001, ABOSG have been hosting monthly meetings, training and social events as well as hosting the Industry Giants conference. Our on-line membership now exceeds 900 members throughout the state. Our on-line presence includes Facebook, Meetup and LinkedIn pages.
Executive Committee
2025
Daniel Najera – President
Ethan Wilder – Vice President
Alex Antuna – Secretary
Vince Sidwell– Treasure
2016 – 2024
(Extended Covid)
Will Nicholson – President
Julie Barrett – Vice President
Ethan Wilder – Secretary
Vince Sidwell – Treasurer
2008-2010
Vince Sidwell – President
Brett Briley – Vice President
Amy Cass – Secretary
’08-’09 Rick Perez – Treasurer
’09-’10 Sam Shafik – Treasurer
2004
Tom Ottinger – President
Vince Sidwell – Vice President
J Marshall Pittman – Secretary
Bryan Smith – Treasurer
2013-2015
Will Nicholson – President
Julie Barrett – Vice President
Ethan Wilder – Secretary
Marc Gilpin – Treasure
2007
J Schuh – President
Tom Ottinger – Vice President
J Marshall Pittman – Secretary
Eric Craft – Treasurer
2011-2012
Brett Briley – Chairman
Vince Sidwell– Vice Chair
Julie Barret – Secretary
Hector Ruiz – Treasurer
2006
J Marshall Pittman – President
Tom Ottinger – Vice President
Brian Allen – Secretary
Kelly Romero – Treasurer
2010-2011
Amy Cass – President
Brett Briley – Vice President
John Schratz – Secretary
Sam Shafik – Treasurer
2005
Vince Sidwell – President
Tom Ottinger – Vice President
J Marshall Pittman – Secretary
Chad Briggs – Treasurer
Board of Directors
Current Board of Directors
Daniel Najera – HNTB
Will Nicholson – Independent Animator and Co-Founder
J Schuh – Adjunct Professor
Ethan Wilder – Omnicon Productions
Alan Chan – Blizzard
Vince Sidwell – Children’s Health
Alex Antuna – M2 Studios
Taylea Stepp – Project Tempus
Adam Villareal – Samsung
Steven Micheal Craven – 900 Lbs
Past Board members
Michael Daubert – Creative Director – Motus Digital
Lyn Caudle – Independent VFX Supervisor
Hector Ruiz (Treasurer) – TAD Student
Chad Briggs – Owner – Element X Creative and Co-Founder
Brandon Bruce – Co-Founder
Eric Craft – Co-Founder
Tom Ottinger – Professor at Collin College and Co-Founder
J. Marshall Pittman (Chair) – Professor at Collin College and Co-Founder
Non-Profit Filings
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