We are Through the Ash

No matter your age, where you live, or who you are, at Through The Ash we believe that everyone deserves an adventure.

In 2022, Through The Ash was founded with a simple mission in mind: Bring your gaming experiences to life. We started that journey by offering our services for painting and air brushing game miniatures for our customers’ games. After a year of painting hundreds of miniatures to enhance our customers’ overall experience, we wanted to bring some of our own adventures to life.

Since then we have worked tirelessly to develop immersive realities and we want everyone to have a shared experience with their friends and family enjoying them. Here at Through The Ash, we fully believe that this life is all about the connections we have with one another.

What We Are About

Discovery

Multiple original board games in the works, each crafted to deliver fresh, unforgettable experiences, with Kickstarter launches on the way.

Creativity

Creativity fuels everything we do. From hand-painted miniatures to fully designed tabletop worlds, we unite art and storytelling to craft worlds worth exploring.

Community

Every game we make is an invitation to connect, to share laughs, build stories, and strengthen the bonds that matter.

Michael Young

CEO, Founder & Game Designer
Michael’s journey from the Air Force to the tabletop industry is anything but ordinary. With 16 years of service under his belt, he brings a rare mix of precision, persistence, and a love for big ideas to Through The Ash. Whether he’s mapping out game mechanics late into the night or refining the voice of the brand, Michael thrives on transforming abstract concepts into playable, tangible adventures.

Josh Koester

COO, Founder, Game Designer
Josh lives at the crossroads of imagination and execution. With 18 years in IT and a deep background in digital art, 3D modeling, and web design, he has the technical expertise to bring ambitious creative visions to life. From designing a game’s visual language to crafting its digital presence, Josh ensures every project reflects both creativity and craftsmanship.