{"id":698,"date":"2024-05-17T19:46:19","date_gmt":"2024-05-18T02:46:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/avaltafc\/?page_id=698"},"modified":"2026-03-11T14:44:14","modified_gmt":"2026-03-11T21:44:14","slug":"leadership","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/avaltafc\/leadership\/","title":{"rendered":"LEADERSHIP"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"ownership\">Ownership<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group ghostkit-d-block ghostkit-d-xl-block ghostkit-d-lg-none ghostkit-d-md-none ghostkit-d-sm-none\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<center>\r\n<script async src=\"https:\/\/securepubads.g.doubleclick.net\/tag\/js\/gpt.js\"><\/script>\r\n<script>\r\n  window.googletag = window.googletag || {cmd: []};\r\n  googletag.cmd.push(function() {\r\n    googletag.defineSlot('\/282480843\/LeagueOne-Team-Ad-Network', [970, 90], 'div-gpt-ad-1727123816725-0').addService(googletag.pubads());\r\n    googletag.pubads().enableSingleRequest();\r\n    googletag.enableServices();\r\n  });\r\n<\/script>\r\n<!-- \/282480843\/LeagueOne-Team-Ad-Network -->\r\n<div id='div-gpt-ad-1727123816725-0' style='min-width: 970px; min-height: 90px;'>\r\n  <script>\r\n    googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1727123816725-0'); });\r\n  <\/script>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/center>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group ghostkit-d-none ghostkit-d-xl-none ghostkit-d-lg-block ghostkit-d-md-block ghostkit-d-sm-block\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<center>\r\n<script async src=\"https:\/\/securepubads.g.doubleclick.net\/tag\/js\/gpt.js\"><\/script>\r\n<script>\r\n  window.googletag = window.googletag || {cmd: []};\r\n  googletag.cmd.push(function() {\r\n    googletag.defineSlot('\/282480843\/LeagueOne-Team-Ad-Network', [320, 50], 'div-gpt-ad-1727123861141-0').addService(googletag.pubads());\r\n    googletag.pubads().enableSingleRequest();\r\n    googletag.enableServices();\r\n  });\r\n<\/script>\r\n<!-- \/282480843\/LeagueOne-Team-Ad-Network -->\r\n<div id='div-gpt-ad-1727123861141-0' style='min-width: 320px; min-height: 50px;'>\r\n  <script>\r\n    googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1727123861141-0'); });\r\n  <\/script>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/center>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-bottom is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-nbcsn-bio-card nbcsn-bio nbcsn-card is-style-portrait\"><figure class=\"nbcsn-card__figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"nbcsn-card__image\" src=\"https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/expansion-47\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/262\/2024\/05\/Roback-Photo1-4-21.jpg\" alt=\"Alt Image Attribute\"\/><\/figure><div class=\"nbcsn-card__content\"><h2 class=\"nbcsn-card__title\" doom=\"Bob Roback\">Bob Roback<\/h2><div class=\"nbcsn-bio__subheader h6\">CO-CHAIRMAN<\/div><div class=\"nbcsn-bio__inner-blocks\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-social-links is-layout-flex wp-block-social-links-is-layout-flex\">\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><div class=\"nbcsn-bio__description-box\"><button class=\"nbcsn-bio__toggle\"><span class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/span><\/button><div aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"nbcsn-bio__description\"><p>Experienced media and technology executive and entrepreneur with UTA, Ingrooves Music Group (Universal Music Group), Fender Musical Instruments and Yahoo Music \/ LAUNCH Media. Board member and former Chair of CoachArt, pairing chronically ill kids with volunteer coaches in arts and athletics.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-nbcsn-bio-card nbcsn-bio nbcsn-card is-style-portrait\"><figure class=\"nbcsn-card__figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"nbcsn-card__image\" src=\"https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/expansion-47\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/262\/2024\/05\/JDH-bio-pic-008.jpg\" alt=\"Alt Image Attribute\"\/><\/figure><div class=\"nbcsn-card__content\"><h2 class=\"nbcsn-card__title\" doom=\"J. david harden\">J. david harden<\/h2><div class=\"nbcsn-bio__subheader h6\">CHAIRMAN<\/div><div class=\"nbcsn-bio__inner-blocks\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-social-links is-layout-flex wp-block-social-links-is-layout-flex\">\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><div class=\"nbcsn-bio__description-box\"><button class=\"nbcsn-bio__toggle\"><span class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/span><\/button><div aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"nbcsn-bio__description\"><p>Investor, entrepreneur and creative executive. Partner at PLC Venture Capital. Hollywood screenwriter\/producer. Technology executive\/investor with multiple exits. V Foundation Wine Celebration Board member &amp; Frostig School Trustee. Minority stake in Angel City Football Club of the NWSL and Quer\u00e9taro in LigaMX.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-nbcsn-bio-card nbcsn-bio nbcsn-card is-style-portrait\"><figure class=\"nbcsn-card__figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"nbcsn-card__image\" src=\"https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/avaltafc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/149\/2025\/02\/A9C1F0A7-C336-4FF2-83C8-76FE24BF0163_1_105_c.jpeg\" alt=\"Alt Image Attribute\"\/><\/figure><div class=\"nbcsn-card__content\"><h2 class=\"nbcsn-card__title\" doom=\"Paul Palmieri\">Paul Palmieri<\/h2><div class=\"nbcsn-bio__subheader h6\">Board member<\/div><div class=\"nbcsn-bio__inner-blocks\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-social-links is-layout-flex wp-block-social-links-is-layout-flex\">\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><div class=\"nbcsn-bio__description-box\"><button class=\"nbcsn-bio__toggle\"><span class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/span><\/button><div aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"nbcsn-bio__description\"><p>Serial entrepreneur turned venture investor.&nbsp; Managing Partner at Grit Capital Partners.&nbsp; Napkin sketch to IPO founder\/CEO.&nbsp; Investor in tech for digital experiences and transactions.&nbsp; Sports investments include Italy&#8217;s Cesena FC (Serie B), Simplebet.ai (DraftKings), Betr, Jackpocket (DraftKings), Scorestream, ELOS Thermal.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-bottom is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-nbcsn-bio-card nbcsn-bio nbcsn-card is-style-portrait\"><figure class=\"nbcsn-card__figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"nbcsn-card__image\" src=\"https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/avaltafc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/149\/2025\/10\/GK-sky-cropped.jpeg\" alt=\"Alt Image Attribute\"\/><\/figure><div class=\"nbcsn-card__content\"><h2 class=\"nbcsn-card__title\" doom=\"gary kao\">gary kao<\/h2><div class=\"nbcsn-bio__subheader h6\">Board member<\/div><div class=\"nbcsn-bio__inner-blocks\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-social-links is-layout-flex wp-block-social-links-is-layout-flex\">\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><div class=\"nbcsn-bio__description-box\"><button class=\"nbcsn-bio__toggle\"><span class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/span><\/button><div aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"nbcsn-bio__description\"><p>Head of a family of avid football fans, with a son playing college soccer.&nbsp; Serial venture investor.&nbsp; Board-certified oncologist and physician-scientist. M.D. from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, and Residencies and Ph.D. from the University of Pennsylvania. Deeply believes sports can be the glue that holds us all together and uplifts all communities.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"management\">Management<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-nbcsn-bio-card nbcsn-bio nbcsn-card is-style-portrait\"><figure class=\"nbcsn-card__figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"nbcsn-card__image\" src=\"https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/avaltafc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/149\/2026\/03\/regular48of76-2.jpg\" alt=\"Alt Image Attribute\"\/><\/figure><div class=\"nbcsn-card__content\"><h2 class=\"nbcsn-card__title\" doom=\"John SMelzer\">John SMelzer<\/h2><div class=\"nbcsn-bio__subheader h6\">Founder &amp; President<\/div><div class=\"nbcsn-bio__inner-blocks\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-social-links is-layout-flex wp-block-social-links-is-layout-flex\"><\/ul>\n<\/div><div class=\"nbcsn-bio__description-box\"><button class=\"nbcsn-bio__toggle\"><span class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/span><\/button><div aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"nbcsn-bio__description\"><p>John Smelzer is 30-year veteran of the professional sports industry, having held legal and commerical roles with the World Cup USA 1994, the NFL, NBC Olympics and FOX Sports. A serial entreprenuer, John has co-founed three previous starts ups, including an acquisiton by Yahoo!  With twin passions for soccer and travel, John has witnessed the Beautiful Game played in 43 countries around the World.  John is a graduate of UCLA and NYU Law.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-nbcsn-bio-card nbcsn-bio nbcsn-card is-style-portrait\"><figure class=\"nbcsn-card__figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"nbcsn-card__image\" src=\"https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/avaltafc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/149\/2026\/03\/Kleiban-Brian.png\" alt=\"Alt Image Attribute\"\/><\/figure><div class=\"nbcsn-card__content\"><h2 class=\"nbcsn-card__title\" doom=\"BRIAN KLEIBAN\">BRIAN KLEIBAN<\/h2><div class=\"nbcsn-bio__subheader h6\">Head coach<\/div><div class=\"nbcsn-bio__inner-blocks\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-social-links is-layout-flex wp-block-social-links-is-layout-flex\"><\/ul>\n<\/div><div class=\"nbcsn-bio__description-box\"><button class=\"nbcsn-bio__toggle\"><span class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/span><\/button><div aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"nbcsn-bio__description\"><p>Brian Kleiban joins AV ALTA FC as the first Head Coach in club history, bringing 20 years of coaching experience. Known for his player development expertise, Kleiban played an integral role in the creation of the LA Galaxy High School Program, with three consecutive National Championship appearances.<\/p><p>Brian previously held internships with FC Barcelona\u2019s first team while under legendary manager Pep Guardiola, as well as the Barcelona B team under Luis Enrique (2008-2013).  Additionally, he spent time studying with the Argentina National Team during the Copa America in Peru coached by Marcelo Bielsa (2004). Kleiban credits his experience with these elite programs for his training methodology and team culture. His leadership directly contributed to the development of extraordinary talents, including Alex Mendez (Ajax Amsterdam) and Mexican Nationals Julian Araujo (FC Barcelona) and Efrain Alvarez (Club Tijuana).<\/p><p>During his four years at the helm, he oversaw the progression of over 20 players to the professional ranks.&nbsp; Most notably, Kleiban was instrumental in the development of: Julian Araujo, Efrain Alvarez, Alex Mendez,&nbsp; Leonardo Sepulveda, Jalen Neal,&nbsp; Jonathan Perez, Mauricio Cuevas, Jorge Hernandez, and Ulysses Llanez. &nbsp;<\/p><p>Kleiban was the head coach of the Chivas USA Academy (2013-2015) and director Total Football, formerly Barcelona USA Academy (2011-2013). Most recently he was appointed head coach at LA Galaxy Academy for the U14, U17 and U18\u2019s (2015-2019) and LAFC So Cal Youth head coach for the U15 and U18\u2019s (2022-2024). Brian was born in Torrance, CA and grew up in La Mirada, CA  He holds a National A Senior coaching License.<\/p><p><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-nbcsn-bio-card nbcsn-bio nbcsn-card is-style-portrait\"><figure class=\"nbcsn-card__figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"nbcsn-card__image\" src=\"https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/avaltafc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/149\/2026\/03\/regular74of76.jpg\" alt=\"Alt Image Attribute\"\/><\/figure><div class=\"nbcsn-card__content\"><h2 class=\"nbcsn-card__title\" doom=\"Panchito Ramirez\">Panchito Ramirez<\/h2><div class=\"nbcsn-bio__subheader h6\">director of partnerships &amp; community<\/div><div class=\"nbcsn-bio__inner-blocks\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-social-links is-layout-flex wp-block-social-links-is-layout-flex\"><\/ul>\n<\/div><div class=\"nbcsn-bio__description-box\"><button class=\"nbcsn-bio__toggle\"><span class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/span><\/button><div aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"nbcsn-bio__description\"><p>Raised in the Antelope Valley, Panchito Ramirez was a standout youth player who won a national championship with Ambush Soccer Club and was a four-year varsity starter at Littlerock High School, where he graduated as valedictorian. He went on to play Division I soccer at UC Riverside and later earned his master\u2019s degree on a full scholarship from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor.Panchito is a faith-based community leader passionate about investing in local youth and building meaningful partnerships within the Antelope Valley community. He is well known in the community and brings extensive experience working with top soccer organizations like Alianza de Futbol (Role: LA Market Regional Director) and Yours in Soccer Foundation (Role: College Recruitment Advisor).<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-nbcsn-bio-card nbcsn-bio nbcsn-card is-style-portrait\"><figure class=\"nbcsn-card__figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"nbcsn-card__image\" src=\"https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/avaltafc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/149\/2026\/03\/regular59of76.jpg\" alt=\"Alt Image Attribute\"\/><\/figure><div class=\"nbcsn-card__content\"><h2 class=\"nbcsn-card__title\" doom=\"William FLORES\">William FLORES<\/h2><div class=\"nbcsn-bio__subheader h6\">Head OF TICKET sales &amp; services <\/div><div class=\"nbcsn-bio__inner-blocks\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-social-links is-layout-flex wp-block-social-links-is-layout-flex\"><\/ul>\n<\/div><div class=\"nbcsn-bio__description-box\"><button class=\"nbcsn-bio__toggle\"><span class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/span><\/button><div aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"nbcsn-bio__description\"><p>William Flores was raised in the Antelope Valley, where he grew up playing soccer with local clubs. He went on to play collegiate soccer at Kansas Wesleyan University at the NAIA level. After college, Flores built his career in sales leadership with Verizon, where he led multiple teams and implemented successful sales strategies that consistently exceeded targets. At AV ALTA FC, he combines his passion for soccer and the Antelope Valley community with his background in sales to help grow the club and connect the sport with the region.<\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-nbcsn-bio-card nbcsn-bio nbcsn-card is-style-portrait\"><figure class=\"nbcsn-card__figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"nbcsn-card__image\" src=\"https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/avaltafc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/149\/2026\/03\/regular70of76.jpg\" alt=\"Alt Image Attribute\"\/><\/figure><div class=\"nbcsn-card__content\"><h2 class=\"nbcsn-card__title\" doom=\"Nehemias Blanco\">Nehemias Blanco<\/h2><div class=\"nbcsn-bio__subheader h6\">General Manager<\/div><div class=\"nbcsn-bio__inner-blocks\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-social-links is-layout-flex wp-block-social-links-is-layout-flex\"><\/ul>\n<\/div><div class=\"nbcsn-bio__description-box\"><button class=\"nbcsn-bio__toggle\"><span class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/span><\/button><div aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"nbcsn-bio__description\"><p>Nehemias \u201cNiNi\u201d Blanco started his playing career with the Fresno Fuego FC of USL League Two, and later at Fresno Pacific University (2005-2009). In 2010, Nini signed a professional contract with C.D. Chalatenango of the Primera Divisi\u00f3n de F\u00fatbol de El Salvador and was also loaned to C.D. Barrio M\u00e9xico of the Primera Divisi\u00f3n de Costa Rica.&nbsp;<\/p><p>After his playing career, NiNi helped lead the Fresno City College Men\u2019s Soccer program to two state titles in 2017 and 2019 as head assistant coach. Over his career, NiNi established a vast network in the professional ranks, while helping young players sign professional contracts. In 2020, he joined Central Valley Fuego of USL League One as Vice President of Futbol, helping to establish both the operations and technical side of the expansion franchise.  <\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-nbcsn-bio-card nbcsn-bio nbcsn-card is-style-portrait\"><figure class=\"nbcsn-card__figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"nbcsn-card__image\" src=\"https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/avaltafc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/149\/2026\/03\/regular41of76.jpg\" alt=\"Alt Image Attribute\"\/><\/figure><div class=\"nbcsn-card__content\"><h2 class=\"nbcsn-card__title\" doom=\"ruby carrazco\">ruby carrazco<\/h2><div class=\"nbcsn-bio__subheader h6\">Vice president of Business operations <\/div><div class=\"nbcsn-bio__inner-blocks\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-social-links is-layout-flex wp-block-social-links-is-layout-flex\"><\/ul>\n<\/div><div class=\"nbcsn-bio__description-box\"><div aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"nbcsn-bio__description\"><p><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-nbcsn-bio-card nbcsn-bio nbcsn-card is-style-portrait\"><figure class=\"nbcsn-card__figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"nbcsn-card__image\" src=\"https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/avaltafc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/149\/2026\/03\/regular39of76-1.jpg\" alt=\"Alt Image Attribute\"\/><\/figure><div class=\"nbcsn-card__content\"><h2 class=\"nbcsn-card__title\" doom=\"ARIELLE DOS SANTOS\">ARIELLE DOS SANTOS<\/h2><div class=\"nbcsn-bio__subheader h6\">head of merchandise<\/div><div class=\"nbcsn-bio__inner-blocks\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-social-links is-layout-flex wp-block-social-links-is-layout-flex\"><\/ul>\n<\/div><div class=\"nbcsn-bio__description-box\"><button class=\"nbcsn-bio__toggle\"><span class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/span><\/button><div aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"nbcsn-bio__description\"><p>Born and raised in Torrance, CA, and an AV resident for 5 years, Arielle Dos Santos holds a Bachelor\u2019s degree in Cognitive Science, from UC Santa Cruz, and has a background in physical art forms, specializing in printmaking and spatial design. With a strong foundation in strategy and human-centered thinking, Arielle brings a thoughtful, systems-driven approach to brand storytelling and product development to grow the club\u2019s retail presence and connect meaningfully with supporters.&nbsp;<br><br>As a former competitive endurance athlete, she brings grit, tenacity, and disciplined focus to every project, consistently pushing creative and operational boundaries.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-nbcsn-bio-card nbcsn-bio nbcsn-card is-style-portrait\"><figure class=\"nbcsn-card__figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"nbcsn-card__image\" src=\"https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/avaltafc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/149\/2026\/03\/regular65of76-1.jpg\" alt=\"Alt Image Attribute\"\/><\/figure><div class=\"nbcsn-card__content\"><h2 class=\"nbcsn-card__title\" doom=\"MICHELLE ARVIZU\">MICHELLE ARVIZU<\/h2><div class=\"nbcsn-bio__subheader h6\">director of community and events <\/div><div class=\"nbcsn-bio__inner-blocks\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-social-links is-layout-flex wp-block-social-links-is-layout-flex\"><\/ul>\n<\/div><div class=\"nbcsn-bio__description-box\"><div aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"nbcsn-bio__description\"><p><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-nbcsn-bio-card nbcsn-bio nbcsn-card is-style-portrait\"><figure class=\"nbcsn-card__figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"nbcsn-card__image\" src=\"https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/avaltafc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/149\/2026\/03\/Tahari-Zaki.png\" alt=\"Alt Image Attribute\"\/><\/figure><div class=\"nbcsn-card__content\"><h2 class=\"nbcsn-card__title\" doom=\"Zaki Tahari\">Zaki Tahari<\/h2><div class=\"nbcsn-bio__subheader h6\">Sporting Director<\/div><div class=\"nbcsn-bio__inner-blocks\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-social-links is-layout-flex wp-block-social-links-is-layout-flex\"><\/ul>\n<\/div><div class=\"nbcsn-bio__description-box\"><button class=\"nbcsn-bio__toggle\"><span class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/span><\/button><div aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"nbcsn-bio__description\"><p>Zaki Tahari brings a diverse background to AV ALTA FC,  including coaching, scouting, television production and digital media.  Zaki holds a USSF C license and a degree in public policy from the University of Southern California. Before joining AV ALTA FC as Sporting Director, Zaki coached for San Fernando Valley FC in UPSL premier and scouted for the US Club Soccer\u2019s Player Development Program.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-nbcsn-bio-card nbcsn-bio nbcsn-card is-style-portrait\"><figure class=\"nbcsn-card__figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"nbcsn-card__image\" src=\"https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/avaltafc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/149\/2026\/03\/regular9of76-1.jpg\" alt=\"Alt Image Attribute\"\/><\/figure><div class=\"nbcsn-card__content\"><h2 class=\"nbcsn-card__title\" doom=\"ANDY MILLER\">ANDY MILLER<\/h2><div class=\"nbcsn-bio__subheader h6\">Vice President of Revenue<\/div><div class=\"nbcsn-bio__inner-blocks\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-social-links is-layout-flex wp-block-social-links-is-layout-flex\"><\/ul>\n<\/div><div class=\"nbcsn-bio__description-box\"><button class=\"nbcsn-bio__toggle\"><span class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/span><\/button><div aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"nbcsn-bio__description\"><p>Born and raised in&nbsp;Preston, England. Andy grew up on soccer (football), including being a season ticket holder for over 10 years at Preston North End. At the age of 17, he made the difficult decision to step away from playing soccer and signed a professional cricket contract, launching a 10-year playing career. His journey included representing England at the 2006 ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup in Sri Lanka. Following his playing career, Andy transitioned into the business side of professional and international sport, rising through the executive ranks to become Chief Operating Officer of a global cricket tournament staged around the world. In this role, he specialized in partnerships and built an extensive international network across sport and business.<br>In 2024, Andy joined Rugby Football Club Los Angeles in Major League Rugby as Director of Ticketing and Marketing, where he helped establish the club\u2019s ticketing operations, marketing strategy, and partnership development as part of building a professional franchise in LA.<br><br><br><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-nbcsn-bio-card nbcsn-bio nbcsn-card is-style-portrait\"><figure class=\"nbcsn-card__figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"nbcsn-card__image\" src=\"https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/avaltafc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/149\/2026\/03\/regular29of76.jpg\" alt=\"Alt Image Attribute\"\/><\/figure><div class=\"nbcsn-card__content\"><h2 class=\"nbcsn-card__title\" doom=\"MARCOS CROSKEY\">MARCOS CROSKEY<\/h2><div class=\"nbcsn-bio__subheader h6\">Head of BRAND &amp; MARKETING <\/div><div class=\"nbcsn-bio__inner-blocks\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-social-links is-layout-flex wp-block-social-links-is-layout-flex\"><\/ul>\n<\/div><div class=\"nbcsn-bio__description-box\"><button class=\"nbcsn-bio__toggle\"><span class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/span><\/button><div aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"nbcsn-bio__description\"><p>Marcos Croskey&nbsp;is a multidisciplinary creative from California\u2019s Antelope Valley specializing in brand development, visual storytelling, and strategic marketing. 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