Derrick Hall

For the American football player, seeDerick Hall.

For the MLB player, seeDarick Hall.

Derrick Hall
Born	(1969-02-17)February 17, 1969 Los Angeles, California
Alma mater	Arizona State University(B.A.) Ohio University(M.A.)
Occupation	Major League Baseball Executive
Title	President and CEO,Arizona Diamondbacks
Spouse	Amy Hall ​ (m.1992)​
Children	3

Derrick Martin Hall(born February 17, 1969) is an American sports executive currently serving as thePresidentandChief Executive Officer(CEO) of theArizona Diamondbacks.

Hall joined theDiamondbacksin May 2005 as senior vice president and served in numerous capacities before being namedPresidentin September 2006 and adding the title ofCEOin January 2009. Prior to joining the Diamondbacks, Hall served assenior vice presidentof theLos Angeles Dodgersand the Fortune 500 companyKB Home.

Early life and education

Hall was born inLos Angeles, Californiaon February 17, 1969, to Larry and Annetta Hall. His father worked in thenewspaperindustry, which led to Derrick moving all over theUnited Statesduring his childhood. He was raised in aJewishhousehold.

Although earning acceptance to theUnited States Military Academywith a nomination from U.S. SenatorHarry Reid,Hall attendedArizona State Universityon aspeech and debatescholarship. He went on to receive abachelor's degreein broadcasting and journalism from Arizona State University, where he was named "Man of the Year" in 1991. Hall was inducted into the ASUWalter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass CommunicationsAlumni Hall of Fame in 2002.

He later earned amaster's degreefromOhio Universityin sports administration. In 2006, Ohio University's Sports Administration Program recognized Hall as the 25th recipient of the Charles R. Higgins Distinguished Alumnus Award.In 2012, he received an honoraryDoctorate degreefrom theUniversity of Phoenixand spoke at the school'sconvocation.

Career

Los Angeles Dodgers

Hall spent parts of 12 seasons with theLos Angeles Dodgers,joining the organization'sSingle-AFlorida State League affiliate inVero Beach, Florida,as an intern in 1992 and departed as the club's senior vice president of communications in 2004.

Hall stepped outside of baseball for employment during the 1999 season, as he hosted a morning talk show on the Dodgers' flagship station (XTRA 1150 AM), served as host of the "Dodger Game Day" pregame radio show, and worked as a weekend sports anchor atKNBC-TV (Ch. 4) in Los Angeles.

Prior to joining the D-backs, Hall made a brief stop assenior vice presidentof corporate communications for a Fortune 500 company,KB Home,based inLos Angeles,where he increased brand awareness.

During that time, he has also taught as anadjunct professorat theUSC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalismand later at Arizona State University'sWalter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication.

Arizona Diamondbacks

During Hall's tenure, the Diamondbacks won twoNational League West DivisionChampionships (2007,'11), a Wild Card (2017), and anNLCS(2007).Hall also negotiated the largest financial transaction in franchise history - a historic 20-year television rights deal with FOX and brought theMLB All-Star GameandWorld Baseball ClassictoChase Field.

Derrick Hall withLuis Gonzalez,MayorPhil Gordon,and military officials at theMajor League Baseball All-Star Game

The success of thefranchiseunder Hall led to numerous honors, includingESPNthe Magazine tabbing the D-backs as the topMajor Leaguefranchiseand theUnited Nationsawarding the team the NGO Positive Peace Award.

In 2011, Hall unveiledSalt River Fields at Talking Stick,the D-backs' $200 million, 140-acre Spring Training facility shared with theColorado Rockieson Salt River Indian Community land nearScottsdale, Arizona,that he negotiated and designed.

TheArizona Diamondbacks Foundationsurpassed the $60 million mark incharitablein 2018 under Hall's direction.The corporate culture of the D-backs, created by Hall, ledYahoo!andForbesto deem the club as "the best workplace in sports."

Recognition and board affiliations

During his time with the Diamondbacks, Hall has consistently been named to Rise Global andYahoo'slist of 100 Most Influential CEOs.In 2019, it was announced that Hall had been inducted into theArizona Sports Hall of Famefor his impact on baseball.

Hall currently serves on or is associated with over 25 corporate and charitable boards,as well as an Ambassador for the Seena Magowitz Pancreatic Cancer Foundation.Hall, who is the past chairman of the board for Make-A-Wish Arizona and current national board member forMake-A-Wish,is also a past chairman of the board for theValley of the Sun United Way.

Personal life

Hall met his wife, Amy, in college and the two were married in 1992. They are parents to three children, Logan, Hayden and Kylie. They reside inParadise Valley, Arizonaand additionally have a home inCoronado, California.

During the 2011 baseball season, Hall was diagnosed withprostate cancer.Hall is now cancer free and has become a tireless advocate of cancer-fighting charities while continuing to speak publicly about the health challenges he faced.In 2014, he launched his own501(c)(3)organization, the Derrick Hall Pro-State Foundation.

In an interview Hall said about having cancer, "It certainly makes you appreciate life. You realize how important family members are. I really cherish each and every day with my wife and kids. It has changed me. No doubt. Having cancer wakes you up. It forces you to live a happier lifestyle, but it also forces you to enjoy each and every day and count your blessings."