EUCLID, OH, June 18, 2026 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Jason Gardner has been selected for inclusion in Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.

Mr. Gardner has distinguished himself as the owner of Omni Board Game Parlor, a business he founded in 2019 in Euclid, Ohio. In this role, he has dedicated himself to cultivating a vibrant and inclusive gaming community. His daily responsibilities include opening the store, preparing food and beverages, organizing events with his team and ensuring all customers are welcomed into a casual, friendly environment. He also manages inventory, oversees cash operations, and maintains the space's cleanliness at closing. Mr. Gardner is known for introducing new and returning gamers to a wide array of board games, explaining rules and facilitating gameplay to foster engagement among patrons.

Omni Board Game Parlor stands out for its innovative approach to community building within the gaming industry. The parlor offers a maintenance fee structure that allows guests to play games for as long as they wish, with a standard rate of $7. Recognizing the importance of Dungeon Masters in the Dungeons & Dragons community, Mr. Gardner introduced a discounted membership program for them, reducing their fee to $5 and promoting their sessions to adventurers seeking new experiences. Although the membership program has seen limited sign-ups since its introduction nearly two years ago, he is committed to increasing its visibility through enhanced marketing efforts.

Digital marketing on Facebook and Instagram is a core part of Mr. Gardner's outreach strategy. However, word-of-mouth recommendations have proven most effective at attracting new visitors. Mr. Gardner also actively participates in conventions, including a prominent video game convention for the past three years, where he showcases Omni Board Game Parlor's extensive collection and highlights tournaments and special events.

Before establishing his own business, Mr. Gardner built a diverse professional background that equipped him with valuable entrepreneurial skills. From 2012 to 2015, he worked in hospitality at Marriott Hotels, where he honed his customer service and event coordination skills. He also spent over a decade working in retail from the age of 16 through his late 20s, gaining experience in inventory management and customer relations. Following his tenure in hospitality, Mr. Gardner transitioned to security with OSS. This position afforded him time for self-reflection and ultimately inspired him to pursue his passion for gaming by founding Omni Board Game Parlor.

Mr. Gardner's educational journey includes coursework in civil engineering at Cuyahoga Community College in Cleveland. Although he was only two years away from completing his degree, he made the pivotal decision to focus on launching Omni Board Game Parlor after careful consideration of career prospects and student debt concerns.

Active in his community, Mr. Gardner is a member of This Is Cleveland, the Euclid Chamber of Commerce, the Greater Cleveland Chamber of Commerce and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. He also serves on various city committees, regularly hosts city events that foster community spirit and contributes to NPR's local radio station.

Throughout his career, Mr. Gardner has demonstrated expertise in gaming culture and operations, earning recognition as an expert in the field. The success of Omni Board Game Parlor is attributed to the dedicated gamers and supportive community of Euclid, who have embraced the space as their own. Mr. Gardner recalls particularly challenging periods, such as statewide shutdowns, that tested his business's resilience but were overcome through community support and renewed enthusiasm from local Dungeon Masters eager for in-person play.

Looking ahead, Mr. Gardner plans to expand Omni Board Game Parlor into a larger space to accommodate growing demand, incorporating all aspects of gaming, from video games to board games. He also aims to open an additional location in downtown Cleveland's entertainment district featuring an expanded range of offerings. Moreover, Mr. Gardner looks forward to expanding his team so he can devote more attention to marketing initiatives and further development of the business while continuing to serve as an advocate for gaming culture within his community.

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