Board of Directors
Norma Crippen
President and Co-Founder
Norma Jean Crippen is co-founder and vice president of SCARE for a CURE, and President/Founder of Liquid Red Recruiting. An executive recruiter, her 20-year career spans various industries ranging from software entertainment (video games) to finance and high tech. She spent six years at legendary game developer Origin Systems and six years at Dell Financial Services before going independent and joining Mary-Margaret Network in 2005. In 2009, Norma went independent and started Liquid Red Recruiting, a talent acquisition firm specialized in the video games industry. Norma is a member of several local art museums and enjoys supporting the local arts in Austin. SCARE was created from her passion to give back to the local community.
Jarrett Crippen
Vice President and Co-Founder
Jarrett Crippen was born and raised in Austin, Texas, where he has been employed by the Austin Police Department as a patrol officer, detective, and instructor. He has completed numerous schools and seminars on leadership and communication skills including the West Point Leadership Academy and the public speaking seminar Say It Loud, and his talents serve him well as the face and voice of SCARE For A Cure. Jarrett and his wife Norma founded SCARE for a CURE, a non-profit organization that got its start in the Crippens’ back yard. In 2007, Jarrett—a self proclaimed comic book geek—was selected as a cast member in Stan Lee’s SciFi Channel reality show, “Who Wants to be a Superhero.” He won the competition and was proclaimed the world’s next great superhero! He routinely travels to cities around the country to appear as “The Defuser,” but his favorite stops are Austin area elementary schools, Boy/Girl Scout events and church groups. Jarrett is always looking for ways to educate children about how to be heroes in their own communities.
Brad Woolwine
Secretary
Brad Woolwine is an Austin native and is currently employed at Critical Mass Interactive as a Producer and Designer. In addition to being in the games industry, he is also an Eagle Scout, and has volunteered as multiple organizations including the IGDA picnic and SXSW. In 2009 Brad joined Scare as a technician, running around the haunt and making sure everything was functioning properly and helping the actors. Since then he has been heavily involved in Scare related activities, including helping out in the off season with special events and fundraisers.
Mike McShaffry
Treasurer
Mike was born and raised in Fort Worth, Texas. An early interest in computer programming, and games in particular, was directed to his work to earn a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science at the University of Houston in 1990. That same year, the newlywed Mike and his wife Robin moved to Austin where they’ve lived ever since. The move to Austin was catalyzed by a job offer from Origin Systems, a legendary computer game publisher. Mike has worked consistently in the computer games industry on fantasy role playing, casual, kids, action/adventure, military simulation, steath, and platforming games as a programmer, project manager, and now as Director of Product Development for Red Fly Studio. Beyond games Mike’s interests include volunteering, fundraising, mountain biking, scuba diving, science fiction, and restoring old homes. He and his wife of 22 years live in South Austin.
Robin Chenoweth McShaffry
Fundraising Chair
Robin McShaffry is a co-founder of Mary-Margaret Network, a well-renowned and well-respected recruiting and services firm in the computer game industry. She has worked diligently for over 16 years helping build the company. Her comprehensive knowledge of all facets of game industry production, game genres and platforms is a huge creative asset to SCARE for a CURE. She holds a BA in Drama from the University of Houston, and in addition to her work with Mary-Margaret Network is a stage manager, makeup artist and technician with many years experience in live professional theater. Robin served on the crews for Brittania Manor ’90, ’92, ’94, Haunted Trails ’96, ’97 and SCARE ’05, ’07, ’08, ’09, and ’10 and played a key role in introducing the veteran Brittania Manor and Haunted Trails teams to SCARE for a CURE. She says, “It is largely my fault that the two groups met one another—I am Patient Zero.”
Paul Fiero
Operations
Paul Fiero has lived in and around the Austin area his entire life. He has worked for the City of Austin most of his professional career and is currently an Information Technology Analyst supporting the City’s Internet presence. Paul has acquired numerous industry certifications over the years and enjoys helping provide “out of the box” solutions for various City departments. Paul has always enjoyed scaring people and proclaims Halloween one of his favorite times of year. He worked at other haunted houses before finding SCARE for a CURE and becoming hopelessly hooked.
Christyn Grant
Community Involvement
Susan Pratt
Volunteer Coordination
Susan Pratt currently teaches sixth grade science at Cedar Valley Middle School. Susan has eleven years of classroom experience, and has sponsored several student activities including student council, science club and juggling club. She also volunteers with Destination Imagination, and the ACL Festival. She got involved with SCARE for a CURE after working with Haunted Trails at the Wild Basin for several years.