WHO WE ARE
ELEVATING OUR CITY THROUGH EXTRAORDINARY EXPERIENCES
Our mission is to help build a brighter, more vibrant city through the proven economic engine of hosting successful high-profile events. We work hard to ensure that Los Angeles is selected to host events that deliver significant and equitable economic benefits, huge community engagement opportunities, and extraordinary visibility.
OUR PILLARS
ELEVATE LOS ANGELES
Strengthening the region’s reputation as the premier sports and entertainment destination.
UNITE COMMUNITIES
Bringing people together from all parts of Los Angeles, encouraging participation in sports, entertainment and culture.
MAKE AN IMPACT
Driving significant social and economic impact across our local communities.
MEET THE PEOPLE BEHIND CHAMPIONLA
OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE
TOM TELLEFSEN
Principal, Tellefsen Investments — Chair
BRETT BITTEL
Bittel Enterprises, Inc.
JEANIE BUSS
CEO/Governor, Los Angeles Lakers
RON COHEN
Partner, LevatoLaw
JAMES ELLIS
Former Dean, Marshall School of Business, USC
PAUL MILLER
Managing Director, First Foundation Advisors
DAVID RONE
Senior Managing Director, Guggenheim Partners
CHAMPIONLA DONORS
Thank you to our ChampionLA donors and supporters for your extraordinary civic support.
AECOM
AEG
The Ahmanson Foundation
Alfred E. Mann Family Foundation
Michael Dreyer and Anoosheh Bostani
Trustees
Wallis Annenberg
Chairman of the Board & CEO,
Annenberg Foundation
Debbie and Mark Attanasio
Co-founder and Managing Partner
Crescent Capital Group
Owner, Milwaukee Brewers
Aspiration
Santiago Banuelos Jr.
David & Heather Barry
The Barry Law Firm
Best Buds Brew
Ivan H. Villa II
President & CEO
Bob & Nita Hirsch Family Foundation
Susan Hirsch Wohl
Director & President
Brett and Denise Bittel
Todd Boehly
Co-Founder, Co-Founder, Chairman & CEO
Eldridge Industries
Brigitte and Bobby Sherman Children’s Foundation
Jeanie Buss
CEO & Governor, Los Angeles Lakers
Core MedStaff
Gordon Crawford
Investor & Philanthropist
Crown Robinson Family Foundation
Deloitte
Terry Feit, Managing Partner—Los Angeles
DIRECTV
Joshua and Elma Edelmann
James and Gail Ellis
Fanatics
FOX Sports
Jeffrey & Cecilia Glassman
Bob Graziano and Wendy Wachtell
Vice Chairman, JPMorgan Chase
President, Joseph Drown Foundation
Hirsch Pipe & Supply Co.
Dr. Jameel and Judy Hourani
Hudson Pacific Properties
Victor Coleman, Chairman & CEO
IDS Real Estate Group
David Jenkins
Joseph Drown Foundation
Stephen and Jean Kaplan
Chairman, Nalpak Capital
Co-Chairman, DC United
Kennedy Wilson
Erik Kramer
E. Stanley Kroenke
Los Angeles Rams
SoFi Stadium and Hollywood Park
LA84 Foundation/Play Equity Fund
Debra Kay Duncan, Board Chair
Renata Simril, President & CEO
Longo Toyota
Los Angeles Chargers
Los Angeles Clippers, Los Angeles Forum & Intuit Dome
Steve Ballmer, Chairman
Gillian Zucker, President
Los Angeles Dodgers
Los Angeles Sports & Entertainment Commission
Board of Directors
Los Angeles Tourism Marketing District (TMD)
Mike and Mattie Lukemire
President & COO The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company
Roger and Helen Ma
CEO,Actek Manufacturing and Engineering
Co-Founder, Kadabra Foods
Michael Maldonado
Fourth Dimension Events
John and Carrie Mapes
Partner, Aurora Capital Partners
Co-Founder, Hello Again
Michael Meldman
Founder & Chairman
Discovery Land Co.
Melissa’s Fruits & Vegetables
Alicia Miñana and Rob Lovelace
NBCUniversal
Dr. Sunen Pandya
Kib and Lily Pearson
Regal Green Remedies
Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP
Jim Rishwain, Chair Emeritus
PNC Bank
Todd Wilson, Regional President
David Rone
Co-President, Guggenheim Investments
Bennett and Allison Rosenthal
Co-Managing Owner, LAFC
Co-Founder, Ares Management
Kevin and Britta Shannon
Co-Head of Capital Markets, Newmark
Marc Shevin
Associate Broker, Berkshire Hathaway Home Services
Chris Silbermann
Wassim “SAL” Slaiby
Founder, CEO SALXCO | XO
Snap Inc.
Spendthrift Farm
Tom Stang
Sweet Sweat by Sports Research
Jeff Pedersen, CEO & Chairman
Sports Research
Gene Sykes
Goldman Sachs Gives
Tom Tellefsen
Principal, Tellefsen Investments, Inc.
Twilio
The Walt Disney Company
Walter & Shirley Wang
Chairman, JM Eagle
CEO and Founder, Plastpro
Casey Wasserman
Chairman, Los Angeles Super Bowl Host Committee
Chairman & CEO, Wasserman
Chairperson, LA28
Western Asset Management
Worthe Real Estate Group
FEATURED CHAMPIONLA SUPPORTER
“The wellbeing of our communities in Los Angeles depends on sustained, collective action. I’m proud to support ChampionLA as it works to attract the types of events that will benefit our city and region for years to come.”
Wallis Annenberg
CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD & CEO OF ANNENBERG FOUNDATION