About the GLG Lounge

- Video by Chris Coffey

  • Ben Garvey

    GLG - CEO & Founder

    Ben founded Great Lakes Gaming in early 2020, looking to bring a new sense of professionalism and high-end gaming experiences to the amateur scene.

    GLG started in the midst of the COVID-19 Pandemic, hosting various weekly video game tournament online for a growing audience, reaching thousands of players a month.

    Ben led the development and operations of GLG’s new country club of gaming located at Innovation Square in the heart of Downtown Rochester, NY.

  • Mike Della Porta

    Strategic Advisor - Youth Programming

    To further our commitment to the Rochester community, we are proud to announce Mike Della Porta as Strategic Advisor, Youth Programs, bringing a wealth of knowledge and experience in community engagement, leadership, operations and technology and his passion for STEAM initiatives. In Mike’s new role, he will focus on outreach with local school districts, non-profits and other youth organizations to develop meaningful experiences for Rochester students.

  • Daniel Humphrey

    GLG Lounge - General Manager

    Dan embarked on the journey of broadcasting competitive fighting games six years ago under the name of 585FighterZ Esports Entertainment. Dan’s vision of seeing individuals test their skills in modern and retro fighting games inside of a competitive format has inspired him to bring this field of esports to a higher level. 

    The 585FighterZ began live-streaming offline FGC events hosted by existing entities, a few years later met with Great Lakes Gaming team at the lounge to begin hosting their very own tournament series called ‘LET’S ROC’. Dan says ‘It has been a pleasure to work alongside Ben Garvey, CEO of Great Lakes Gaming, as he shares his experiences as a rising business owner and event organizer.’ 

    Working together, Ben and Dan have achieved several milestones that have in turn created communities and brought people together. As Dan embarks on a new era of gaming for the people of Rochester, NY and beyond he is honored to accept the title of General Manager of Great Lakes Gaming Lounge.

    “I look forward to the bright and excellent future before us” - Daniel Humphrey

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