Los Angeles Sparks hire Stacy Johns as president
The Los Angeles Sparks have hired Stacy Johns as their new president, replacing Christine Monjer. Johns previously served as CEO of Bay FC in the National Women's Soccer League and held executive roles with the Los Angeles Football Club and the Indianapolis Colts. She brings extensive sports management experience to the WNBA franchise. Johns expressed enthusiasm about rejoining the Los Angeles sports scene and leading a prominent women’s basketball team.
- ▪Stacy Johns was most recently the CEO of Bay FC in the National Women's Soccer League.
- ▪She previously worked as chief business officer for the Los Angeles Football Club and BMO Stadium.
- ▪Johns succeeds Christine Monjer, who held the Sparks' presidency for two years.
- ▪She spent 16 years in senior leadership roles with the NFL's Indianapolis Colts.
- ▪Johns is originally from Indiana and cited family and passion for women’s basketball in her decision.
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