James Takenaka is the Director of Sales at Quartermaster Direct, bringing more than 25 years of experience in the collectible and tabletop gaming industry. Over the course of his career, he has built a reputation as a knowledgeable leader in sales, distribution, and market development within the hobby games space. James Takenaka is the Director of Sales at Quartermaster Direct, bringing more than 25 years of experience in the collectible and tabletop gaming industry. Over the course of his career, he has built a reputation as a knowledgeable leader in sales, distribution, and market development within the hobby games space.  Following his time at Bandai, Takenaka continued to expand his expertise in game distribution and logistics, including leadership roles such as Director at Funagain Distribution. He joined Quartermaster Direct in 2023, where he focuses on helping publishers bring their games to broader markets through global distribution channels. For more information, go to www.qmdirect.com