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Mario Castagnola

Position: Risk Analyst
Email Address: mcastagnola@capri-jpa.gov
A smiling man stands by a wooden post in a landscaped area with plants and a building in the background. He wears a short-sleeved shirt.

Mario is the newest addition to the CAPRI team, bringing nearly 13 years of Risk Control and Risk Analyst experience working with fairgrounds across California. He’s not just sharp when it comes to risk—he also keeps things fun, often comparing his role to Rueben Feffer (Ben Stiller) from Along Came Polly. Between the quick one-liners and movie quotes, Mario adds just the right amount of personality to keep things professional and enjoyable. And don’t worry—he’s focused on smart risk management, not being the “fun police.”

Outside the office, Mario is all about family and the outdoors. As a proud girl dad to twin daughters, he’s usually out biking, camping, grilling, golfing, or paddleboarding—anything that gets them outside and off screens. He also coaches their little league baseball team, bringing the same energy and enthusiasm he does to work.