 | JOHN CARPINO President |
 John Carpino was named the seventh President in Angels Baseball history on Nov. 14, 2009. At the age of 52, he oversees all areas of Business, Sales, Marketing and Communications. Carpino's number one priority has been the fan's value and experience in all areas of the game including concessions, merchandise, promotional items and ticketing. As the principal executive in charge of business operations, he has helped the Angels welcome more than three million fans through Angel Stadium turnstiles every season since 2004. Carpino was also an integral part of a very successful 2010 MLB All-Star Game, hosted at Angel Stadium of Anaheim. He continues to seek out ways to create value for Angel fans, focusing not only on the game inside the lines, but on the entire ballpark experience. Carpino has guided the Angel brand with a focus on affordable pricing and providing a quality family environment.The 2011 season marks Carpino's eighth with the club, having previously held the position of Senior Vice President. Carpino has led the Angels to unprecedented financial growth in the sponsorship, marketing and ticketing divisions. He has created a stronger, more viable partnership with Los Angeles based radio and television partners. His additional programs have brought an emphasis on the Angels heritage with a reintroduction of the Angels Hall of Fame with yearly inductees, the hosting of Angels Fan Fests and the celebration of the Angels' 50th Anniversary. Popular giveways have been provided including the Guinness record-breaking blankets and items showcasing the continuing popularity of the Rally Monkey. His efforts continue to create a brand that is connected socially, and in sync with current cultural trends. Carpino's 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. He 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. Born in Chicago, Ill., Carpino 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 and is involved in numerous charitable efforts through the Angels Baseball Foundation. John and his wife Elizabeth have three children and reside in Laguna Beach. |
