We are an independent game studio based in Ontario & Quebec, Canada.
Tree Bear Interactive (TBI) was founded in 2024 by three friends, Trevor (TJ) Beckham, Dave Coventry, and Kyle Gartner, who shared a common vision: to build something meaningful together and create the games they’ve always dreamed about. As a fully remote studio with “offices” in Ontario and Quebec, our goal is to bring imagination and creativity to life through player-driven experiences.
our values
At its core, Tree Bear Interactive is built on three key values
TRANSPARENCY
We believe in being open and honest with our team and community is pivotal, be it project updates, business insights, or AI use.
IMAGINATION
We believe Imagination fuels everything and isn't limited to make believe, it comes in many forms like art, dancing, science, and more!
EMBRACE FAILURE
We believe failure is a key part of growth. We don't aim to fail, but don't let the fear of failure stop us from trying new and exciting things!
OUR Origin Story
How did the tree become home to a bear? It all started with our three founders, TJ, Dave, and Kyle, who realized that their combined skills, backgrounds, and love for gaming could create something truly special. Each of them had their own experiences to pull from to help make TBI the best it could be.
TJ - From Marketing to Game Design
TJ has been a lifelong gamer, from playing Mario with family to getting an Assassin’s Creed tattoo at 18. After high school, TJ knew he wanted to work with games but was initially hesitant to pursue game design. Instead, he found a passion for marketing and PR after meeting Ubisoft Toronto’s marketing team, leading him to earn an advanced diploma in Public Relations. Over six and a half years, TJ worked with major brands like Ubisoft, PlayStation, Sobeys, and American Express, gaining extensive experience in the industry.
In late 2023, he decided to go back to school for game design, driven by a desire to create the games he’s always dreamed of, and to build his own business
Dave - Passion for Storytelling and Community
Since the early days of NES and floppy disks, gaming has always been a central part of Dave’s life. Though his professional background spans fields outside of gaming, his passion for collaborative storytelling has always been evident in his love for tabletop role-playing games and long-running gaming groups.
Dave brings his creativity, experience, and enthusiasm to Tree Bear Interactive, striving to build a community that celebrates creativity and collaboration.
Kyle - Driven to Overcome Challenges
Kyle has over seven years of experience in the gaming industry as a programmer, working on console, mobile, and VR games for companies like Ubisoft, Nvizzio, and more. He is passionate about learning, problem-solving, and continuous improvement—qualities that have driven his career forward. Kyle thrives on new challenges and enjoys collaborating with his teammates to create remarkable experiences.
As a fan of strategy games like Civilization and a lover of Lord of the Rings, Kyle now brings his expertise to Tree Bear Interactive, ready to push boundaries and create innovative player-driven experiences.
