John Marinatto (November 7, 1957[1] – June 12, 2021) was an American collegiate sports commissioner.
He directed all aspects of the Providence Friars athletic program, including a $10 million annual budget and a staff of over 100 employees.
He oversaw all administrative operations, including NCAA governance, finance, compliance, communications, television and championships.
Marinatto was the daily contact with the league's athletic directors regarding governance and operational matters.
He served as the Chief Financial and Business Officer of the Bowl Championship Series from 2002 to 2004.