People Powering Growth

GOOAALLL! UPSers deliver wins on and off the field ⚽

Jul 23, 2026
Recognizing top-performing leaders and their teams on soccer’s biggest stage
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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 soccer 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 recognize UPSers who deliver exceptional results, U.S. Operations leaders Karl and Raphael enjoyed an unforgettable experience with soccer 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're proud of the entire team for setting the standard and representing the best of the West Region.”

Smiling soccer fan Karl from New Mexico

Karl led the nation's top-performing package 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.

Smiling soccer fan John from New Mexico

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.

Smiling soccer fan Keven from New Mexico

For Keven, this experience is the realization of a lifelong dream. A passionate soccer fan whose love for the game began in childhood, he attended the world's biggest soccer tournament thanks to his go-getter spirit and bold determination.

East Region

“I’m incredibly proud of what Raphael and his team have accomplished. They’ve 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 holding yellow soccer ball

Raphael is the No.1 division manager for the East region – a leader who’s 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.

Man in pink jersey holding soccer ball

Jason is a passionate soccer fan whose leadership helps drive exceptional results for our company. He has improved operating performance every month this year while meeting all safety goals.

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Carlos goes above and beyond to exceed business goals while making sure his team works safely every day. Off the clock, he's a soccer enthusiast who loves traveling 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’re 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 programs annually.

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