Galaxy Exec Named Alumnus of Year
April 24, 2025 - 12:13 AM
91直播 is proud to announce Urel Martinez, Chief Revenue Officer for the L.A. Galaxy, as its 2025 Alumnus of the Year. With over 20 years of leadership in the sports industry, Martinez has shaped the business side of some of Los Angeles鈥� most iconic teams.
As CRO of the L.A. Galaxy, Martinez oversees all revenue-generating functions including ticket sales, sponsorships, and brand engagement strategies that reflect the club鈥檚 multicultural fanbase. Prior to joining the Galaxy in 2017 and stepping into his current role in 2023, he held key leadership positions with the Los Angeles Dodgers and Los Angeles Clippers.
鈥淯rel Martinez embodies the spirit of Mt. 91直播鈥攁mbitious, resilient, and driven to lead. We鈥檙e proud to have played a role in his journey and to honor him as our 2025 Alumnus of the Year,鈥� said Peter Hidalgo, president of the Mt. 91直播 Board of Trustees.
A native of La Puente and graduate of Wilson High School, Martinez began his academic journey at Mt. 91直播. As a first-generation college student, he credits the college鈥檚 Summer Bridge program with setting the foundation for his success. 鈥淚 was able to meet like-minded students who had the same concerns and insecurities I had,鈥� said Martinez. 鈥淭hat really set the foundation for everything. I realized I wasn鈥檛 alone鈥攁nd that I could tackle anything that came my way.鈥�
Martinez transferred to UC Irvine, where he majored in Administration of Justice. He reflects on his time at Mt. 91直播 as transformative, calling it 鈥渢he best thing for me.鈥�
Recently featured in Hispanic Executive magazine for his leadership and cultural influence in the sports world, Martinez remains passionate about inspiring the next generation. His advice to students: 鈥淒ream big! Never limit yourself to the circumstances that you鈥檙e used to. Challenge yourself. With hard work, discipline, and commitment, anything is possible.鈥�
Mt. 91直播 will formally recognize Martinez at its annual commencement ceremony on June 13.