The Oakland A's 'fact-finding' tour is for John Fisher, not Dave Kaval. The distinction matters. The Oakland A's 'fact-finding' tour is for John Fisher, not Dave Kaval. The distinction matters. Here's the latest SFGATE sports media column about reporters, pundits and Bay Area athletes - and how they interact with each other FacebookTwitterEmail Owner John Fisher and President David Kaval of the Oakland Athletics talk in the stands during a game against the Seattle Mariners on April 21, 2017.Michael Zagaris/Getty Images Have you heard the news? The Oakland A's are coming to town! Sorry, not the team — just its brain trust. If you live in Las Vegas, Portland and probably a few other soon-to-be-announced spots, then owner John Fisher wants your city's wealthiest and most influential movers and shakers to wine and dine him.