While he avoids specifics, A's president Dave Kaval continues to say the team will announce the location for their new stadium this year.
On Wednesday, the team hired someone with experience operating a brand new stadium.
Chris Giles, the former VP of Sales and Strategy for the 49ers, was named as the new Chief Operating Officer of the A's. According to the A's, Giles "was instrumental in the opening of Levi's Stadium."
Here are five things to know about Giles:
--- Giles grew up in Clovis near Fresno. He earned his Bachelor's Degree from Fresno State in 2004.