Casey Grove

Casey Grove has endeavored to live a fascinating and varied life. Penn State University's Director of Catering Sales and Strategic Development. The recent promotion provides only a tiny glimpse behind the corporate curtain of his ascent in the hospitality industry.

In addition, he exemplifies the possibility of anything. The strategy and enjoyment that board games can provide for one's happiness and growth inspired him to create his board games for his family. One of these was a success, as he is credited with designing the popular game "The Big Fat Tomato Game," which is appropriate for children aged eight and older.

Career Achievements
Grove's professional success demonstrates that speed is only sometimes necessary and that with sufficient effort and relationship-building, it is possible to succeed in any industry. Casey Grove began his career in the hospitality industry as a part-time dishwasher and line cook during his undergraduate studies at Penn State University, where he majored in Communications and Telecommunications Management.

 

Casey Grove would earn his degree in 2000 but chose to pursue a career in the hospitality industry. He climbed the corporate ladder and eventually specialized in full-service catering for higher education. Soon after, he became the Event Services Manager at his alma mater, deciding that the institution that had taught him may be the best employer for his full-time position. He entered the private sector in 2010 to become the General Manager of a local catering and event rental company.

 

Casey decided in 2017 to return to his alma mater, Penn State University, where he was offered a position as the General Manager of Campus Catering. He eagerly returned to the educational institution that had provided him with the skills necessary for his career advancement. As the Director of Catering Sales & Strategic Development, he was recently tasked with spearheading campus catering solutions after four years in the position.

Personal pastimes and interests
Despite his successful professional life, Casey Grove has taken an interest in sharing his passion for board games. Board games can bring people together for a healthy dose of competition and reconnection, which he finds pretty enjoyable. Throughout the years, he decided to create his board games in genres that were either under-explored or failed to deliver the desired results.

 

The Big Fat Tomato Game was a favorite among both Grove's inner and outer circles. The game was easily understood and provided the players with a novel experience. Casey's board game was distributed to the public by Gamewiright, one of the nation's foremost board game publishers. It has received multiple endorsements and the following honors:

 

Board Game Designer Awards

Parent's Choice Recommended

National Parenting Seal of Approval

Dr. Toy's Top 10 Games of the Year

Major Fun Award

Noise of Toys Gold Choice Award

Tillywig Top Fun award

 

 

 

The game's objective is straightforward: players must collect the most tomatoes into baskets while simultaneously defending their crops from intruders. This can include pests, invasive plants, and even zombie tomatoes. The game contains numerous other creatures, including flying hippos and a remote-controlled mole. Various wacky characteristics appeal to children, beginning with the players who can "make" their face resemble a tomato with the most precision and the silliness of the creatures. It also includes a turn-based "round" system in which you can play specific development, defense, and economic cards to grow and maintain your tomato patch, appealing to players of all ages.

 

Casey Grove, who has always had an adventurous spirit, enjoys exploring the great outdoors. He and his family have hiked the Grand Canyon, and he has backpacked through numerous European countries. His passion for the outdoors and his hobby of collecting rocks are so intertwined that he actively searches for rare gemstones and rocks. Those he chooses to keep are then polished, maintained, and added to his collection.