The NFG Story
No Fame Games, LLC is a company that specializes in Highland Games Heavy Athletics and overall Celtic strength culture. We started as a grassroots backyard movement coming out of COVID in 2021. A group of competitive athletes of the Scottish Highland Games banded together to return to throwing, and back to the core of the sport. To us this meant moving away from the limelight and focus on trophies and victories.
We wanted to return the underlying camaraderie within the community of athletes to the forefront, while at the same time giving back to the elders of the Highland Games who have given so much to us throughout the decades. Effectively giving recognition back to those with 'no fame'. Lineage is important to us. Community is important to us. Carrying the torch on for the future generations is important to us.
We are passionate about the history and tradition of these Games, and we are dedicated to providing a safe and fun environment where you can engage in these activities. Our team tirelessly strives throughout the year preparing to make each of our events an unforgettable experience. All with the goal of ensuring the spirit of Highland Games and Heavy Athletics stays alive, flourishes, and is protected for the future generations to come.
This passion and determination continually drives us to keep the love of the Highland Games alive throughout the strength world. Since our start in 2021, we have continued to show immense growth and momentum. Today, our logo and reputation has permeated the Heavy Athletics culture. No Fame Games™ has become a reminder of why we do what we do: For the Love of the Games.
Behind THE SCENES
Joshua Mackintosh
Athletic Director
Being one of the Founders, Josh does it for the Heavy Events and NFG Community. He fulfills whatever tasks NFG needs, while enjoying bridge-building, creativity, and stoking the hype train most. He translates why Highland Games is the thing you didn't know you needed in your business and life, and endeavors to authentically bridge the gap between the wisdom of the old with the exuberance of the new.
Jarrett McPhee
Shenanigans
Co-Founder of Clan Shenanigans and Head of New England Stonelifting, Jarrett is not only an avid historic stonelifter, highland gamer, and strength enthusiast, he is an industry leading graphic designer. Jarrett helps with inclusivity, design, the stonelifting, volunteering, general welfare of NFG, and keeping everyone's experience on the field entertaining.
Eric Dawson
Team Highlander
Owner / Operator of Titan Barbell in Stoneham, MA, Eric is probably the current strongest man in New England. Aside from his professional strongman prowess, he is an immensely intelligent, moral, dependable, and kind person. His immaculate character and professionalism pervade everything he does, and for us we are blessed that he acts as an advisor and also Judges our Team Highlander competition.
Jennifer Yarro
Head Honchess
As a fire Goddess and fiercely loving Mama-bear, Jenn brings her experience of having built three independent grass-roots businesses to international brand awareness. She focuses on the 'big-picture' of NFG's mission to be a leading presence of education, entertainment, and community building in the Highland Games arena!
Tom McMann
Videography
Tom "The Man" McMann is one of the most professional and talented videographers we are blessed to collaborate with. All of the drone, fpv drone, and most of our recent video footage comes from him. If you are looking for someone to cover your event, and produce results FAST, hire him immediately.
Eric Langlais
Security
Codename 'Calves', Eric is one of the founders and originators of NFG. By night he is integral to Methuen, MA's water. And from the very get-go he has been the heart and behind-the-scenes facilitator in networking, sponsorships, team connectivity, group dynamics, and most importantly ensuring everyone is having a damn good time.
Ken Gustavson
Judge
For decades Ken 'Kenny G' has supplied equipment for, athletic-directed, or been involved in almost all Highland Games throughout New England. Some would say HG wouldn't have continued in New England if it wasn't for Ken. The recipient of our 2022 NFG Support and Guidance Award, he has acted as Head Judge to our Pro Classes, Advisor, Counselor, and Supporter. Thank you Ken for all you have done, and all you do.
David Swanson
Designer, Screenprinter
David 'The Baron' Swanson is the owner/operator of Alpha Iron Press, which works with people and companies to design and hand screenprint the shirts and swag of dreams. Based out of Austin Texas, Dave has been with us from the get go and is the main reason why people know the NFG brand: our design, logos, and iconic high-quality shirts.
Robert Troupe
Advisor, Judge, Setup Logistics
Robert Troupe is a legend in the Highland Games and Stonelifting world. He was top 3 in the world as an athlete and considered one of the best Caber tossers of all-time. Robert's experience, skill, wisdom, and guidance is immensely appreciated and cherished. We are blessed to have his support, and indeed New England is lucky he is still so involved in helping the Games stay alive.
John Karlin
Equipment
As an engineer, former oil-rig worker & naval officer, John's technical skillset is matched only by his immense heart, kindness, and fun quirkiness that we all love. A devout family man, great thrower, and person, John is the next generation HG equipment specialist of New England and we are blessed to have him here.