Another Class Act from Chicago
John Carpino begins his seventh season with the Angels, with 2010 marking his first year as club President, following his promotion in November of 2009. As President, Carpino will focus on the areas of Business, Sales, Marketing and Communications. His promotion follows six seasons as the Angels' Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing during which he oversaw all aspects of marketing, promotions and ticket sales for the Angels organization. Under Carpino's direction, the Angels' organization has enjoyed unprecedented financial growth in the sponsorship, marketing and ticketing divisions. Under his leadership, Angels' attendance has exceeded 3.2 million for six consecutive seasons (2004-2009).
Carpino began his professional career in 1982 in the billboard industry, including stints in Tucson, Ariz., Chicago, Ill., Phoenix, Ariz., and Los Angeles, Calif. In 1985, he joined Arte Moreno at Outdoor Systems, a billboard company (which later became Viacom Outdoor in 2000 and CBS Outdoor in 2005) and spent 18 years in the Phoenix, Ariz. (1985-95) and Los Angeles (1995-2003) markets. Carpino oversaw $200 million in sales for the Western Region.
Carpino, 51, was born in Chicago, Ill., and is a 1982 graduate of the University of Arizona with a degree in Business Administration. He serves on the Executive Board for the Orange County United Way. John and his wife Elizabeth have three children and reside in Laguna Beach.
