A.G. Spanos handed the business reins

Tuesday, Jul 15, 2008 , Chargers.com

Chargers President Dean Spanos announced today that A.G. Spanos, the team's director of marketing programs and business development for the past five years, has been elevated to executive vice president - executive officer.  He will oversee all business operations of the Chargers, including all future business planning and development.  All business departments will report directly to him.  He also will represent the organization at all NFL league and ownership meetings.  A.G. is the oldest son of Dean Spanos.

Spanos, 30, has been a leader behind the scenes in the Chargers' front office since 2001, spearheading several key initiatives.  Currently he is overseeing the team's plans to celebrate its 50th season and the 50th anniversary of the American Football League in 2009, including all marketing, merchandising and promotional opportunities.  He is responsible for coordinating all marketing and promotional content and opportunities on the team's official website, www.Chargers.com, while coordinating all integration between the team and the National Football League and developing and directing the organization's vision for new media and growth on the internet.  He also works closely with the team's broadcast partners, both television and radio, in coordinating the overall presentation of the team's official shows.  Spanos oversees the Chargers' Hispanic outreach program and youth initiatives program while developing an archiving system to preserve the team's video and photo historical collections.  He oversees the Chargers Team Store at Qualcomm Stadium and the On-Line Pro Shop on Chargers.com.  Spanos also coordinated and implemented the development of the team's new logo and marks, including the new uniforms unveiled in 2007.