The Seattle Mariners announced Friday that they have promoted Kevin Martinez to president of business operations. The 34-year veteran of the Mariners organization had previously served at as the vice president of marketing and communications, having spent decades in the marketing and promotions departments of the M’s. Martinez began his time in the organization in 1990, following a degree in Public Communications from Syracuse University and initial jobs in and around New York. His tenure with Seattle has made him one of the more accessible members of the organization, engaging with fans online and in person.
Martinez becomes the second full-time president of business operations in club history.