VP Ticketing
Steve Fanelli is entering his seventh consecutive season with the A’s, focusing efforts on revenue generation, business analytics, and the overall fan experience through concessions and merchandise operations. Steve also oversees business operations for Hohokam stadium for Spring Training in Mesa, Ariz., and is a key member of the new Ballpark team, helping define and shape the future vision of the A’s new Ballpark in Las Vegas.
An accomplished industry executive with a proven track record, Fanelli will enter his 29th season working in Major League Baseball. Between his two stints with the A’s, he spent two seasons with the San Francisco Giants as Vice President of Ticket Strategy and Operations (2018-19).
In his near three-decade career in baseball, he has consistently been at the forefront of many industry-changing initiatives and recently led internal efforts to create the first Jersey Patch partnership in club history, redefine the food and beverage experience in the new Ballpark in Las Vegas with a strategic partnership with Aramark, and assist with the club’s transition to Sacramento.
Working closely with Major League Baseball, Fanelli currently maintains a strong focus on growing the game at both the local and league level through product development, staffing optimization, digital adoption and business strategy.
Fanelli currently sits on the Board of Directors for the Miracle League of Las Vegas. Fanelli is also a founding member of the Bay Area Professional Ticketing Association (BAPTA) and a current International Ticketing Association (INTIX) member. A graduate of the University of Kansas with a Bachelor of Arts in Communications Studies, Fanelli serves on the KU Sport Management Board of Directors and is also currently serving as a KU Sport Management Mentor.
