Game 7 was founded by a group of friends who met in school. Since then, we’ve grown adding a talented team of operators from a variety of backgrounds and disciplines.
We buy businesses from owners seeking retirement. Then steward and grow each business with an emphasis on scalable operations, coaching and developing teams, and building value for the long-term.
Ian Field
Ian Field grew up in Walla Walla, Washington, a tight-knit rural community in the Pacific Northwest. He is a third-generation graduate of Walla Walla College, where his parents met and grandparents taught.
As CEO of FluidSecure, a Game 7 Growth company modernizing fuel management and industrial IoT systems, Ian leads the integration of product, operations, and customer strategy — applying the same principles of stewardship and long-term growth that guide Game 7’s broader work.
Before entering business, Ian served as campaign manager, press secretary, and chief of staff for a Member of Congress. He has served as a trustee for PRIDE Prep Public Charter School (chair and treasurer) and currently serves on the board of Adventist Today.
Growing up in a family of small business owners dedicated to healthcare, Ian is inspired by the life-changing care businesses can bring to those they serve.
Interests: Hiking, skiing, sharing books on psychology, history, and technology
Focus Areas: IoT, Hardware Manufacturing, Fuel Management, Software Development, Building Services, Sustainable Business, Healthcare
Education: Walla Walla College, Stanford University
Arnab Chatterjee
Arnab Chatterjee was born in a small Ohio town where he developed an early appreciation for the local businesses that anchored the community. The heroes in these places were people who built something great through hard work and then gave back to lift others up — a philosophy that continues to guide his work at Game 7 Growth and in his leadership of Engineering at FluidSecure.
A scientist by temperament, Arnab studied electrical engineering and grew up in a family deeply rooted in the field. That foundation shaped his fascination with systems, reliability, and innovation at scale.
Before co-founding Game 7, Arnab worked across the energy, technology, and finance sectors. Today, he applies that multidisciplinary experience to help small businesses adopt the tools and infrastructure that make local impact scalable.
Interests: Astronomy, Basketball, Walks Without Destinations
Focus Areas: Energy, IoT, Hardware Development, Telecom, Financial Services
Education: University of Pennsylvania, Stanford University
Jordan Freeman
Jordan Freeman brings an intense passion for sport at large, as well as an analytical perspective. Born and raised in the shadow of Nike in Beaverton, Oregon, Jordan attended the University of Oregon before meeting the Game 7 team at Stanford.
At FluidSecure, Jordan helps lead production and operational execution — translating his background in institutional investing, economic consulting, and startup leadership into practical systems that scale.
Raised in a family of entrepreneurs (four companies, two ranches), Jordan believes deeply in the advantage of small businesses to out-maneuver and out-compete large incumbents — a conviction that sits at the heart of Game 7’s operating philosophy.
Favorite companies: Nike, Statoil, Columbia Sportswear, Laika Studios
Interests: Collegiate Sports, Ice Hockey, Building Trail Motorcycles, Supply-chain and Production Optimization, Alpine Mountaineering, Golf
Education: University of Oregon, Stanford University
Christian Bell
Born and raised in Walla Walla, Washington, Christian has helped start and grow multiple local businesses—including a coffee shop and small batch coffee roastery. He currently serves as president of Grassi Refrigeration, the longest running HVAC services provider in the Walla Walla Valley.
A firm believer that small business is the backbone of the community—and the nation—he is always looking for ways to build and strengthen excellent small companies. He and his wife stay busy raising their three wonderfully wild children.
Interests: Old Books, Basketball, Golf, Hiking, Family and Good Friends
Focus Industries: Food & Beverage, Robotics/Hardware, Business & Commercial Services, Building Services, Healthcare
Education: Walla Walla College, Duke University
James Perfect
James Perfect brings deep entrepreneurial range to Game 7 Growth — from founding a home-services solar company to leading innovation in automotive and agricultural ventures. Today, he focuses on system design, metrics, and new service development across GraffitiCo and the broader Game 7 portfolio.
Known for his detailed problem-solving and methodical approach to scale and systems, he specializes in building the KPIs, workflows, and team structures that turn good companies into disciplined, high-performing organizations.
A Walla Walla native and lifelong friend of Ian Field and Christian Bell, James brings a foundation of long-standing trust and collaboration to Game 7’s work.
Interests: trail running, volleyball, geology, baking, and exploring the best Asian food in the Puget Sound
Focus Industries: building service & maintenance, specialized coatings & treatments, fleet management, and home services
Education: Walla Walla College, Loma Linda University, La Sierra University