Marcus Toppen

Marcus Toppen has a diverse work experience in the sports industry, starting with their current role as the Director of Ticket Operations at Minnesota United FC since January 2022. Prior to this, they served as the Manager of Ticket Operations at the same company from February 2020 to January 2022. In addition, they held the position of Ticket Operations & Analytics Coordinator from May 2018 to February 2020 and worked as an Operations Coordinator - Experience Center from January 2018 to May 2018. Marcus started their career with Minnesota United FC as a Ticket Operations and Analytics Intern from July 2017 to December 2017.

Before joining Minnesota United FC, Marcus worked as a New Ticket Sales & Development Consultant at the Aspire Group Inc, first at the University of Kansas Athletics from August 2015 to June 2016, and then at the University of Minnesota Athletics from June 2016 to July 2017.

In 2015, Marcus gained experience as an Assistant Tournament Director at the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour.

Prior to their sports industry roles, Marcus worked as a Student Assistant Coach at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse from September 2013 to January 2015 and as a Customer Service Booth Coordinator for the La Crosse Loggers in May 2014 to August 2014.

Marcus also has prior sales experience, having worked as a Salesman at Menards from April 2011 to October 2013.

Additionally, Marcus worked as a Men's Basketball Manager at UW-La Crosse from October 2012 to March 2013, where they assisted head coach Ken Koelbl with various duties throughout the season and offseason.

Marcus Toppen attended the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse from 2010 to 2015, where they earned a Bachelor's degree in Sports Management. In 2010, they briefly attended the University of Minnesota, although no degree or field of study information is available for that period.