A.G. Spanos oversees all day-to-day business operations of the San Diego Chargers, including marketing, sales, public relations and community relations activities. He also represents the organization at all NFL and ownership meetings.
Spanos was named executive vice president–chief executive officer in July 2011 after serving five seasons as the team’s director of marketing programs and business development (2003-07) and three as its executive vice president—executive officer (2008-10)
Key among his many priorities, Spanos works diligently with the team's customer service, stadium and security partners to enhance the Chargers fans' game-day experience and the team’s Fan Conduct Program. Fan behavior is a strategic priority for the NFL and the Chargers organization. Additionally, Spanos has spearheaded several initiatives to create more value for season ticket holders, including exclusive events at Training Camp and Qualcomm Stadium for the team’s most loyal customers.
A.G. Spanos oversees all day-to-day business operations of the San Diego Chargers, including marketing, sales, public relations and community relations activities. He also represents the organization at all NFL and ownership meetings.
Spanos was named executive vice president–chief executive officer in July 2011 after serving five seasons as the team's director of marketing programs and business development (2003-07) and three as its executive vice president—executive officer (2008-10).
Key among his many priorities, Spanos has spearheaded several initiatives to create more value for season ticket holders. To reward and thank the Chargers’ most loyal customers that he refers to as the team’s “life's blood,” Spanos created the most attractive list of benefits ever available, including exclusive events with the team at Training Camp and Qualcomm Stadium, behind-the-scenes tours, and once-in-a-lifetime prize packages and opportunities.
Spanos also works diligently with the team's customer service, stadium and security partners to enhance the Chargers fans’ game-day experience and the team's Fan Conduct Program. Fan behavior is a strategic priority for the NFL and the Chargers organization. During the NFL's unannounced stadium security checks of all 32 venues last season, the Chargers had the most outstanding review and ranked first among all teams in the League’s “Fan Conduct Best Practices” audit in 2011.
In an effort to quench Chargers fans unending thirst for information about their team, Spanos recently created the team's first-ever digital media department. The department will be instrumental in providing an endless supply of unique content available only on the team’s official website, while expanding the Chargers’ social media footprint.
Spanos' decision to lower the price of 6,500 seats going into the 2011 season proved successful as it provided Chargers fans with more of the most affordable NFL tickets in the country while also easing the path to additional sellouts and live local telecasts. Also under his direction, the team implemented its first Law Enforcement Appreciation Night at a game in 2010 and brought in internationally renowned Foreigner to perform free of charge for fans in the parking lot before the game.
Spanos was responsible for the development and implementation of the Chargers' new logo and marks in 2007, including new uniforms. He coordinated efforts with the stadium concessionaire to launch the opening of the Chargers Team Store at Qualcomm Stadium and he has worked closely with the merchandise partners who supply the store as well as the team’s Online Pro Shop at Chargers.com.
Spanos has continued the Chargers' long-standing tradition of community support and involvement. In 2002, Spanos founded “Chargers Auction,” which offers official Chargers merchandise and team-worn memorabilia online and has raised more than $530,000 for charity. A.G. has served on the Executive Committee and the Board of Directors for the San Diego Hall of Champions Sports Museum and a Trustee for the San Diego Sports Commission. He also serves on the Board of Directors for the San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce and the San Diego Police Foundation.
Most recently in 2012, A.G. accepted several community honors on behalf of the Spanos family and the Chargers. He accepted the Make-A-Wish Foundation's Wish-Granting Partner of the Year Award as well as the President’s Merit Award from the California State Athletic Director's Association. The Rotary Club of San Diego also presented Spanos and the Chargers with its Heilbron Award, given to companies “that exemplify the pay it forward spirit – that give of themselves and their professional expertise to advance the well-being and success of others in the community.”
In June 2010, in recognition of his achievements in business and community leadership, Spanos was named one of the "Top 40 Under 40" Greek Americans by Greek America Magazine. Before joining the Chargers full-time in 2001, Spanos assisted the director of strategic planning for NFL Europe's London office, analyzing market research for the entire league. While a student at the University of Southern California, he also spent one summer at the NFL office in New York assisting the business operations department.
Spanos earned a Bachelor's degree in marketing from the Marshall School of Business at USC. He spent one summer completing an internship at KFMB-TV in San Diego as a production manager. He played football as a freshman at Tufts University in Medford, Mass.
Spanos was born in Stockton, Calif., and currently resides in La Jolla. A.G. is the oldest son of team President Dean Spanos and his wife Susie. He attended La Jolla Country Day School in La Jolla where he lettered in football and basketball.
