GOOAALLL! UPSers deliver wins on and off the field ⚽
Recognising top-performing leaders and their teams on football’s biggest stage
This story celebrates People Powering Growth – UPSers around the world who are helping our business grow by putting customers first, leading with our values and driving innovation.
The stars aligned for UPS as the world’s biggest football tournament came to our hometown of Atlanta – giving us a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to celebrate our people, customers and communities.
As a proud Showcase Atlanta sponsor, we celebrated the local businesses and experiences that make our city special, while CEO Carol Tomé helped spotlight Atlanta globally as co-chair.
To recognise UPSers who deliver exceptional results, U.S. Operations leaders Karl and Raphael enjoyed an unforgettable experience with football superfans from their teams.
Watch the match-day magic:
West Region
“Karl and his team exemplified outstanding operational excellence in 2025, earning the No. 1 division ranking in the U.S.”, said UPS West Region President Marvin Hill. “Their success was built on consistent execution, continuous improvement and an unwavering commitment to serving our customers. We are proud of the entire team for setting the standard and representing the best of the West Region.”
Karl led the nation's top-performing parcel division through an outstanding year in 2025. Thanks to his strong execution, a focus on continuous improvement and commitment to customers, Karl’s team set the standard for excellence.
John embraced a new challenge when he relocated from Arizona to New Mexico to take on greater leadership responsibilities. His willingness to step into a new role shows his commitment to personal growth, his team and delivering results for our customers.
For Keven, this experience is the realization of a lifelong dream. A passionate football fan whose love for the game began in childhood, he attended the world's biggest football tournament thanks to his go-getter spirit and bold determination.
East Region
“I am incredibly proud of what Raphael and his team have accomplished. They have demonstrated resilience, led through change with confidence and built teams that consistently delivered operational excellence”, said UPS East Region President Dominic Porporino. “Their dedication to our customers and each other is what makes our success possible.”
Raphael is the No.1 division manager for the East region – a leader who is committed to developing people, delivering results and building a strong team culture. This recognition is a celebration of the impact he makes and the leaders he helps grow along the way.
Jason is a passionate football fan whose leadership helps drive exceptional results for our company. He has improved operating performance every month this year while meeting all safety goals.
Carlos goes above and beyond to exceed business goals while making sure his team works safely every day. Off the clock, he is a football enthusiast who loves travelling with his son to experience the game.
At UPS, delivering for our customers starts with investing in our people. Here are some of the ways we are showing up:
- Across our global workforce of over 400,000 employees, we provide competitive pay, strong healthcare coverage, retirement benefits and paid time off.
- 80% of our management team were promoted from within the company, reflecting our commitment to our people at every stage in their careers.
- UPSers completed 8 million hours of safety training, and we continue to invest $500 million in safety programmes annually.
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