San Francisco, CA – 5/1/2025 – Smart Toys and Games, a global leader in educational and imaginative play, is pleased to announce the appointment of Tres Patten as Sales Manager. In this role, Tres will work closely with Corey Funkey, Vice President of Sales, to strengthen partnerships and drive the company’s continued growth across all channels.

Tres Patten brings deep experience in sales leadership within the toy industry, with a focus on strategic growth, team development, and building lasting customer relationships. His appointment reflects Smart Toys and Games’ commitment to expanding its reach while staying true to its core mission: inspiring children through thoughtful, innovative play.

"Smart Toys and Games is at an incredible point of growth and momentum, and I’m excited to be part of what’s next," said Tres Patten. "The company's focus on building exciting new toys and games that entertain and stimulate the minds of all ages — and doing it with heart — aligns closely with the kind of work that motivates me every day. I’m especially looking forward to working alongside Corey Funkey, whose leadership and vision I’ve long respected. Together with the Smart team, I’m eager to help build on the strong foundation already in place and drive new opportunities for the future."

Corey shared his enthusiasm for Tres’s addition to the team, stating, "Tres’s leadership experience, strategic mindset, and passion for creating meaningful connections make him a perfect fit for Smart Toys and Games. His perspective will help us continue evolving and delivering outstanding experiences for our partners and customers around the world."

In his new role, Tres will work alongside Corey to strengthen Smart Toys and Games' sales strategy across all channels, integrating new tools and approaches to support growth. Together, they will focus on building even stronger partnerships with customers, sales representatives, and consumers around the world.

Smart Toys and Games continues to build on its commitment to innovation, service, quality and delivering play experiences that inspire, educate, and spark joy across generations.