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'{{Infobox person | name = Derrick M. Hall | image = Photo of Diamondbacks Derrick Hall.jpg | image_size = | caption = Hall at 2012 Evening on the Diamond | birth_name = Derrick Martin Hall | birth_date = {{birth date and age|1969|02|17}} | birth_place = [[Los Angeles, California]] | residence = [[Paradise Valley, Arizona]] | occupation = [[Major League Baseball|Major League Baseball Executive]] | title = President and CEO, [[Arizona Diamondbacks]] | alma mater = [[Arizona State University]] ([[Bachelor of Arts|B.A.]]) <br> [[Ohio University]] ([[Master of Arts|M.A.]]) | spouse = {{Marriage|Amy Hall|1992}} | children = 3 }} '''Derrick M. Hall''' (born February 17, 1969) is an American sports executive currently serving as the [[President]] and [[Chief Executive Officer]] (CEO) of the [[Arizona Diamondbacks]]. Hall joined the [[Diamondbacks]] in May 2005 as Senior Vice President, [[Communications]] and served in numerous capacities prior to being named [[president]] in September 2006 and adding the title of [[CEO]] in January 2009. Prior to joining the Diamondbacks, Hall served as [[Senior Vice President]] of the [[Los Angeles Dodgers]] and the Fortune 500 company [[KB Home]]. During Hall's tenure, the Diamondbacks have won two [[National League West Division]] Championships ([[2007 Arizona Diamondbacks season|2007]], [[2011 Arizona Diamondbacks season|'11]]), a Wild Card ([[2017 Arizona Diamondbacks season|2017]]), one [[NLCS]] ([[2007 Arizona Diamondbacks season|2007]]).<ref>http://www.baseball-reference.com/postseason/2007_NLDS1.shtml</ref> Hall also negotiated the largest financial transaction in franchise history - a historic 20-year television rights deal with FOX Sports, hosted the [[Major League Baseball All-Star Game]] and [[World Baseball Classic]] at [[Chase Field]]. The corporate culture of the D-backs, which was created by Hall, led [[Yahoo!]] and [[Forbes]] to deem the club as "the best workplace in sports"<ref>https://alumni.asu.edu/events/founders-day/honorees/DerrickHall</ref> and Rise Global to name Hall to its list of 100 Most Influential CEOs.<ref>https://www.rise.global/500-ceos</ref> <ref name="MLB">[http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090102&content_id=3731618&vkey=news_mlb&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlb "Hall takes over as D-backs CEO" - MLB]</ref> ==Early life and education== Hall was born the youngest of two boys in [[Los Angeles, California]] on February 17, 1969 to [[Arkansas]] natives, Larry and Annetta Hall. His father worked in the [[newspaper]] industry, which caused Derrick to move all over the [[United States]] during his childhood. He was raised in a [[jewish]] household.<ref>http://azjewishlife.com/gem-ceo-arizona-diamondbacks-president-and-ceo-derrick-hall/</ref> Although earning acceptance to the [[United States Military Academy]] with a nomination from United States Senator [[Harry Reid]],<ref>http://www.phxpeople.com/derrick-hall-arizona-diamondbacks-ceo-and-president/</ref> Hall attended [[Arizona State University]] on a [[speech and debate]] scholarship. He went on to receive a [[bachelor's degree]] in broadcasting and journalism from Arizona State University, where he was named "Man of the Year" in 1991. Hall later became the first student in school history to receive both ASU's prestigious Founder's Day Alumni Achievement Award and the ASU Young Alumni Achievement Award, which he received in 2003. Hall was inducted into the ASU [[Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communications]] Alumni Hall of Fame in 2002.<ref>http://nbcsports1060.com/d-backs-president-and-ceo-derrick-hall-receives-asu-pitchfork-legacy-award/</ref> He later earned a [[master's degree]] from [[Ohio University]] in sports administration. In 2006, Ohio University's Sports Administration Program recognized Hall as the 25th recipient of the Charles R. Higgins Distinguished Alumnus Award.<ref>http://www.sportsad.ohio.edu/history/alumnus/</ref> In 2012, he received an honorary [[Doctorate degree]] from the [[University of Phoenix]] and spoke at the school's [[convocation]].<ref>http://azbigmedia.com/ab/education-news/call-dr-derrick-hall</ref> ==Early career== Prior to joining the D-backs, Hall made a brief stop as [[Senior Vice President]], Corporate Communications for a Fortune 500 company, [[KB Home]], based in [[Los Angeles]], where he increased brand awareness.<ref>http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/kb-home-names-derrick-hall-vice-president-of-communications-74130922.html</ref> He spent parts of 12 seasons with the [[Los Angeles Dodgers]], joining the organization's [[Single-A]] Florida State League affiliate in [[Vero Beach, Florida]], as an intern in 1992 and departed as the club's Senior Vice President, Communications in 2004.<ref>http://www.phxpeople.com/derrick-hall-arizona-diamondbacks-ceo-and-president/</ref> 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 at [[KNBC]]-TV (Ch. 4) in Los Angeles.<ref>http://arizona.diamondbacks.mlb.com/ari/team/exec_bios/hall_derrick.jsp</ref> He has also taught as an [[adjunct professor]] at the [[USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism]] and at Arizona State University's [[Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication]]. ==Diamondbacks under Hall's leadership== Hall's leadership has helped guide the D-backs to two [[National League West Division]] Championships ([[2007 Arizona Diamondbacks season|2007]], [[2011 Arizona Diamondbacks season|'11]]), a Wild Card ([[2017 Arizona Diamondbacks season|2017]]), and one [[NLCS]] ([[2007 Arizona Diamondbacks season|2007]]).<ref>http://www.baseball-reference.com/postseason/2007_NLDS1.shtml</ref> Under Hall's tenure, the organization has hosted the [[Major League Baseball All-Star Game]] and [[World Baseball Classic]] at [[Chase Field]] for the first time ever.<ref>http://arizona.diamondbacks.mlb.com/ari/ballpark/world_baseball_classic_faq.jsp</ref> [[File:Military recognized at MLB All-Star festivities 110708-A-GT565-061.jpg|thumb|Derrick Hall with [[Luis Gonzalez (outfielder)|Luis Gonzalez]], Mayor [[Phil Gordon (politician)|Phil Gordon]], and military officials at the [[Major League Baseball All-Star Game]]]] The success of the [[Franchising|franchise]] under Hall has led to numerous honors, including [[ESPN]] the Magazine tabbing the D-backs as the top [[Major League Baseball|Major League]] franchise in 2013<ref>http://arizonasports.com/story/28722/espn-study-names-d-backs-no-1-mlb-franchise/</ref> and sixth overall among the 122 professional sports franchises in the publication's Ultimate Standings, which is based on eight categories on and off the field. Also, in 2010, the D-backs were given the inaugural [[United Nations]] NGO Positive Peace Award,<ref>http://arizona.diamondbacks.mlb.com/news/press_releases/press_release.jsp?ymd=20110325&content_id=17114016&vkey=pr_ari&fext=.jsp&c_id=ari</ref> which named the D-backs the most positive team in the world. In 2011, Hall unveiled [[Salt River Fields at Talking Stick]],<ref>http://www.bigleaguebaseballs.com/main/salt-river-fields/</ref> the D-backs' 140-acre Spring Training facility shared with the [[Colorado Rockies]] on Salt River Indian Community land near [[Scottsdale, Arizona]], that he negotiated and designed. In 2017, the [[Arizona Diamondbacks]] Foundation and the D-backs' organization surpassed the $50 million mark in [[charitable]] giving since their inception in 1998, including nearly than $40 million under Hall's direction.<ref>http://arizona.diamondbacks.mlb.com/ari/community/grants.jsp</ref> ==Recognition and other affiliations== The [[Arizona Republic]] recently named Hall one of 16 Arizonans to watch, citing his "positive influence [that] grows larger by the year" as someone who "works effortlessly to promote [[Metro Phoenix]] and the state."<ref>http://www.azcentral.com/story/opinion/editorial/2015/12/31/arizonans-watch-2016-year-in-review/77100574/</ref> He was also named by Rise Global to its list of 100 Most Influential CEOs, a group that includes names such as [[Warren Buffett]], [[Tim Cook]], and [[Larry Ellison]].<ref>https://www.rise.global/500-ceos</ref> Hall currently serves on or is associated with 25 boards,<ref>http://www.azchamber.com/about/board-of-directors/derrick-hall.html</ref> including the Major League Baseball Diversity Committee, [[Arizona-Mexico Commission]], [[Young Presidents' Organization]], [[Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry]], and [[Cancer Treatment Centers of America]]. Hall, who is the past Chairman of the Board for Make-A-Wish Arizona and current national board member for [[Make-A-Wish]],<ref>http://wish.org/about-us/making-a-difference/national-leadership/national-board-of-directors#sm.0001fznymiex9dtvpz71a60gpyfij</ref> is also a past Chairman of the Board for the [[United Way of America|Valley of the Sun United Way]]. Hall served as [[master of ceremonies]] and [[keynote speaker]] at the 2015 Arizona [[inaugural]] ceremonies, [[U.S. Air Force Academy]], ASU's Cronkite school convocation, and became the first Cronkite alum to deliver a [[commencement speech]] at the school's graduation and also at the [[W.P. Carey School of Business]] convocation in 2012.<ref>http://www.publicnow.com/view/2348DBD53B34265D3DF6DE4E31DA8D4F63EDDFDA?2016-04-08-00:00:42+01:00-xxx5092</ref> ==Pro-State Foundation== During the 2011 baseball season, Hall was diagnosed with [[prostate cancer]].<ref>http://www.azcentral.com/sports/diamondbacks/articles/2011/09/20/20110920arizona-diamondbacks-derrick-hall-prostate-cancer.html</ref> Hall has been in remission after successful surgery and indications that the cancer had not spread.<ref>http://articles.latimes.com/2012/mar/24/sports/la-sp-simers-20120325></ref> In a 2013 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." Hall also said that it's his "mission now to drive awareness, spread the word and hopefully stress the importance of people being screened and tested."<ref>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130201&content_id=41322550&vkey=news_mlb&c_id=mlb</ref> Following successful [[surgery]] to remove his [[prostate]], Hall is now cancer free and has become a tireless advocate of cancer-fighting charities while continuing to speak publicly about the health challenge he faces. In 2014, he launched his own [[501(c)(3)]] organization, the Derrick Hall Pro-State Foundation, which is dedicated to serving as a comprehensive tool for those who have been diagnosed with prostate cancer and their families to help them understand the challenges and choices they face and how they can maintain a "pro" state of mind. In 2014, he was honored with the USC Institute of Urology's [[Louis Zamperini]] Courage Award and the Pro-State Foundation was honored by [[Jane Seymour (actress)|Jane Seymour]]'s Open Hearts Foundation, which supports organizations that are committed to positively impacting lives in the areas of health, education, arts and sports. [http://www.pro-state.org www.pro-state.org] ==Personal life== Hall and his wife, Amy, reside in [[Paradise Valley, Arizona]] and are parents to their three children, Hayden, Logan, and Kylie. ==References== {{reflist}} {{s-start}} {{succession box|title=[[Arizona Diamondbacks|Arizona Diamondbacks President]]|before=Rich Dozer|years=2006&ndash;present| after=incumbent}} {{s-end}} {{MLBPresidents}} {{Arizona Diamondbacks Presidents}} {{DEFAULTSORT:Hall, Derrick}} [[Category:Arizona Diamondbacks executives]] [[Category:Major League Baseball team presidents]] [[Category:Major League Baseball executives]] [[Category:Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication alumni]] [[Category:Ohio University alumni]] [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:American chief executives of professional sports organizations]] [[Category:1969 births]]'