2009-10 MVP CONTACT INFORMATION

OUR VISION... The L.A. Clippers will strive to be a dedicated group of sales and service professionals that will consistently deliver memorable experiences and personalized attention to our loyal fans.

STAPLES CENTER
1111 S. Figueroa St.
Suite 1100
Los Angeles, CA, 90015 Business: (213) 742-7500
Ticket Information: (888) 895-8662
www.staplescenter.com

LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS TRAINING CENTER
6951 S. Centinela Ave.
Playa Vista, CA 90094
Business: (310) 862-6000

KEY PHONE NUMBERS
Staples Center Event Hotline: (877) 305-1111
Staples Center Box Office: (213) 742-7340
FOX Sports Sky Box: (213) 742-7345
Team LA Retail Store: (213) 742-7TLA
Parking Office: (213) 742-PARK
Guest Relations: (213) 742-7514
TDD-TTY: (213) 742-7889


MEET THE FAN RELATIONS STAFF

Our dedicated Fan Relations Staff is here to maximize your Season Ticket Holder experience! We are the brains and creators of all the exclusive benefits you have as an MVP so you can be sure to see us at every Season Ticket Holder event. Our goal is to provide MVPs with the tools and resources to get the most of their tickets and to deliver unique opportunities that an average fan would die for! We service our own accounts and Clipper Nation as a whole to ensure every Clipper moment is a memorable one!

JOE KELLY
Fan Relations & Services Manager | (213) 742-7532 | jkelly@clippers.com
Clippers Signing Day: September, 2003
Hometown: Knoxville, TN
College: University of Memphis
Favorite Clippers Moment: The first home game of the 2006 NBA Playoffs. Almost everyone had on a Clipper Nation t-shirt and it the building was filled with a lot of energy and excitement.
What I do for the Clippers: I manage the department that is responsible for creating once-in-a-lifetime experiences for our season ticket holders through exclusive events, programs and benefits. We also maintain an active presence in the community to engage our fan base and promote the fun and excitement of Clippers Basketball.


JAMIE LEE
Fan Relations & Services Coordinator | (213) 742-7545 | jlee@clippers.com
Hi, it's me again! I am so excited to assist you for a memorable year with the Clippers! We have some truly exclusive opportunities for our MVPs so please do not hesitate to ask if there is anything I can do to make your experience the best! I am always running around at each home game but stop by Fan Central behind section 102 to say hello, I would love to see you! Go Clips!
Clippers Signing Day: August, 2004
Hometown: Sacramento, CA
Alma Mater: Long Beach State University
Favorite Clippers Moment: The 2005-06 playoff rounds, the feeling of making history is indescribable and our fans were so excited! Also, this year when we won the No. 1 lottery pick; I was at Nokia Theatre for a concert and as soon as I found out, I ran across the street (into a sea of Lakers fans) shouting, "We got the #1 pick!" back to STAPLES Center to celebrate with the team! It was at that moment that I knew we were going to have a great year!
What I do for the Clippers: I do my best to keep our valued MVP’s smiling! A short summary of my responsibilities include selling, coordinating your events, programs and benefits, managing our intern staff and servicing my own accounts.


GLENN GRIFFITH
Premium Seating Representative | (213) 742-7514 | ggriffith@clippers.com
Welcome all! I am excited for this 2009/2010 Season! Get ready, it’s going to be entertaining and exciting!
Clippers Signing Day: September 8, 2008
Hometown: Woodland, CA
Alma Mater: College Of The Redwoods
Favorite Clippers Moment: When we beat Boston  93-91 on February 25, 2008.  It was one of those special games that you will always remember.  I was sitting in the Arena Club and to look down and see the crowd and a full house going crazy and us getting a WIN in that fashion, AWESOME!
What I do for the Clippers: I am in the Fan Relations Department.  I am the Premium Seating Representative and THE Courtside Concierge.


AJA HASHIAN
Account Services Representative | (213) 742-7519 | ahashian@clippers.com
Clippers Signing Day: June 1, 2008
Hometown: Boston, MA
Alma Mater: Emerson College
Favorite Clippers Moment: When we won the No. 1 Draft Lottery Pick and drafted Blake Griffin!
What I do for the Clippers: Sell and service season ticket accounts and plan exciting events for the best and most loyal fans in the NBA!


TOMIKA HAWKINS
Account Services Representative | (213) 742-7522 | thawkins@clippers.com
Hi Clipper Nation! I am so excited for this great season! It is my honor and privilege to be your Account Services Representative. 
Clippers Signing Day: June 9, 2003 & February 13, 2008 (I am so nice, I was hired twice)
Hometown: City of Champions – Inglewood, CA
Alma Mater: San Diego State University Go Aztecs!
Favorite Clippers Moment: Steve Novak's three-point buzzer-beater over Vince Carter.
What I do for the Clippers: Overall, it is my pleasure to make your fan experience the best in the world.  I am available whenever you have a need. Please feel free to contact me with any and all of your concerns. Whether it be regarding your ticket package, bringing a group to a game, or the score of last nights away game; I am at your service.


MEET THE CLIPPERS SALES TEAM

Our sales representatives are available to assist you with all of your ticket needs. Whether you are preparing a special event, group outing or want to get information about our various season ticket packages - we are here to help you plan your unique Clippers experience. Call now for MVP service and benefit information.

CARL LAHR
Senior Vice President of Marketing & Sales | (213) 742-7530 | clahr@clippers.com
Clippers Signing Day: June 1, 1981
Hometown: Norfolk, VA
Alma Mater: The Pennsylvania State University
Favorite Clippers Moment: That’s tough after 28 seasons… Game 4 of the 1992 Playoffs when we beat the Utah Jazz to even the series 2-2 and the game had to be relocated to the Anaheim Convention Center due to the rioting in Los Angeles following the Rodney King verdict. It was a tremendous team effort and was an uplifting moment for the community of Los Angeles.
What I do for the Clippers: I am responsible for the Club’s marketing efforts including ticket sales, guest service, advertising, promotions, community relations, game entertainment, and the team’s website. Their goal is to create and produce a Clippers game experience that is memorable and worth a fan’s investment of money and time.


HEATH BENNETT
Director of Sales | (213) 742-7535 | hbennett@clippers.com
Clippers Signing Day: October 27, 2008
Hometown: New York City and Philadelphia
Alma Mater: Ursinus College in Pennslyvania
Favorite Clippers Moment: The first Clippers home win of my first season, last November vs. Dallas. What I do for the Clippers: As the Director of Sales, I try to create an atmosphere that produces memorable moments.


UREL MARTINEZ
Season Sales Manager | (213) 742-7552 | umartinez@clippers.com
Clippers Signing Day: August, 2005
Hometown: La Puente, CA
Alma Mater: University of California, Irvine
Favorite Clippers Moment: The 2006 playoff run.
What I do for the Clippers: Train and manage sales executives to learn the skill-set to sell season tickets, mini plans, event suites, and groups.


PAUL EPSTEIN
Inside Sales Manager | (213) 742-7546 | pepstein@clippers.com
Clippers Signing Day: January, 2006
Hometown: Pasadena, CA
Alma Mater: University of Southern California
Favorite Clippers Moment: The 2006 playoff run.
What I do for the Clippers: Responsible for the recruitment, daily training, motivation, and supervision of ticket sales and service efforts for the Los Angeles Clippers Inside Sales Department.


MATTHEW GWARTZ
Inside Sales Manager | (213) 765-0425 | mgwartz@clippers.com
Clippers Signing Day: May 17, 2006
Hometown: Yorba Linda, CA
Alma Mater: The University of Arizona
Favorite Clippers Moment: Winning the 2009 Draft Lottery – Welcome Blake!  And acquiring my college alum Hassan Adams for exactly two hours and five minutes on Wednesday, January 7, 2009.
What I do for the Clippers: Along with my own selling and service responsibilities, I recruit, train, and manage a staff of 14 Inside Sales Executives to sell Season Tickets, Packages, Groups, and Suites.


ROB STRIKWERDA
Senior Account Executive | (213) 742-7541 | rstrikwerda@clippers.com
Clippers Signing Day: June, 1996
Hometown: Valparaiso, IN
Alma Mater: Indiana University
Favorite Clippers Moment: I think my favorite moment has yet to happen because I don’t recall sweeping the Lakers in the Western Conference Finals anytime recently.
What I do for the Clippers: My job is strictly sales and service with some game entertainment responsibilities mixed in. Basically it’s find 'em, sell 'em, entertain 'em and make sure they’re well taken care of!


CEDRIC WILSON
Senior Account Executive | (213) 742-7543 | cwilson@clippers.com
Clippers Signing Day: June, 1995
Hometown: Oakland, CA
Alma Mater: Cal Poly Pomona
Favorite Clippers Moment: Defeating Denver in the first round of the playoffs in 2005-06 and seeing all the excitement in the stands! What I do for the Clippers: As a Senior Account Executive, I try to provide the best customer service for all of my clients.


AMY GIRGIS
Account Executive | (213) 742-7542 | agirgis@clippers.com
Clippers Signing Day: May, 2009
Hometown: Huntington Beach, CA
Alma Mater: Cal State Fullerton
Favorite Clippers Moment: When we beat the Celtics in 2009!
What I do for the Clippers: I sell an experience of a life time!


CHRISTIAN LEWIS
Account Executive | (213) 742-4651 | clewis@clippers.com
Clippers Signing Day: July, 2006
Hometown: Santa Cruz, CA
Alma Mater: UCLA
Favorite Clippers Moment: Opening night every year.
What I do for the Clippers: I sell all Clippers entertainment packages including Season tickets, Courtside seats, Mini plans, Luxury Suites and Group tickets.


ZAC RYAN
Account Executive | (213) 742-7536 | zryan@clippers.com
Clippers Signing Day: September 11, 2006
Hometown: West Grove, PA
Alma Mater: West Virginia Wesleyan College
Favorite Clippers Moment: When we landed the No. 1 pick during the draft lottery!
What I do for the Clippers: Sales, customer service and sales.


ANDREW SCOTT
Account Executive | (213) 742-7547 | ascott@clippers.com
Clippers Signing Date: December 1, 2008
Hometown: Kentfield, CA
Alma Mater: University of Southern California
Favorite Clippers Moment: Winning the Draft Lottery! The last time that I defied the odds was when I won a stuffed Ninja Turtle at a raffle in second grade.
What I do for the Clippers: I’ll do whatever it takes to make my clients happy, and for the Clippers to win (I’ve a got mean crossover).


SANJA KOMLJENOVIC
Special Events Coordinator | (213) 742-7575 | sanjak@clippers.com
I’m looking forward to an exciting season. Please don’t hesitate to contact me if you need anything at all.
Clippers Signing Day: July 1, 2007
Hometown: Banja Luka, Bosnia & Pittsburgh, PA
Alma Mater: University of Florida (Go Gators!)
Favorite Clippers Moment: During the 2008-09 season when we beat the Boston Celtics during the final moments of the game.
What I do for the Clippers: I handle several season ticket accounts and am here to help take your experience as a season ticket holder to the next level.  Furthermore, I also help coordinate ticket promotions and create large group events.


VICTOR YEE
Group Events Specialist | (213) 742-2671 | vyee@clippers.com
Clippers Signing Day: April 1, 2008
Hometown: Montebello, CA
Alma Mater: Long Beach University
Favorite Clippers Moment: Steven Novak’s game-winning shot versus the New Jersey Nets (March 15th 2009).
What I do for the Clippers: My primary duties are to sell group tickets, as well as full season, mini plans, and suites. I do everything I can to make sure that people that come to Clippers games walk away with a positive experience to remember.


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