Grew up in La Verne, California and attended Damien High School. Graduated from Azusa Pacific University with a degree in Psychology and began his career in the sports industry with the Los Angeles Galaxy Operations Department in 1996. In 2002, Araujo took over as the full-time Public Address Announcer for the LA Galaxy. In 2013, he accepted the role of Public Address Announcer for the Los Angeles Angels. In addition to his work in the sports industry, he holds a Teaching Credential and has been an educator since 1999. (2014).