Join-date has nothing to do with it. -Bat's shown he's a quality person throughout his time here on Sythe and from what I've seen from him on the IRC. He takes part in suggestions and feedback and has a great level of creativity and is the sort of guy I know I want to see on the team.
Congratulations to everyone, I know you're all gonna do great
I don't think it really matters who he is... he wouldn't be paired up with the rest of the people chosen if the leaders didn't think he was truly a worthy candidate. Be happy we have a nice community development team ready to do work.