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2023 La Crosse Loggers Baseball There ’ s No Place Like Copeland

Ben Kapanke General Manager Email : Ben @ lacrosseloggers . com

Ben Kapanke is in the midst of his 18th season with the Loggers and his second as the team ’ s General Manager after serving as the Assistant General Manager over the previous ten seasons . Ben has been with the Loggers full-time since the 2005 season . Ben helps oversee the day-to-day operations and is heavily involved with sponsorship sales , coordinating the events at Copeland Park & Events Center , the Loggers concession operations , as well as the team ’ s finances .
Ben has been involved with the Northwoods League since 2002 when he served as an umpire after attending the Jim Evans Academy of Professional Umpiring . Ben is the youngest son of Dan & Ruth Kapanke and is married to his wife Elizabeth . The couple resides on French Island with their two sons , Evan and Drew , and daughter Paige .

Magann Dykema

Director of Group Sales Email : groups @ lacrosseloggers . com
Magann Dykema , originally from Norton Shores , Michigan , grew up watching baseball with her grandma , going to games with her uncle , and cheering on her favorite teams with her mom . While receiving her bachelor ’ s from Michigan Technological University and her master ’ s from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse , she discovered her true passion is in building memorable experiences for people . Magann has spent the last four years working in higher education , where she worked in student activities and helped foster students ’ sense of belonging on campus . She is excited to be joining the La Crosse Loggers as the Director of Group Sales and pairing her customer service , events , and promotions background with her love of baseball ! If you see her around , ask her about her MLB Ballpark bucket list and what her favorite baseball experiences have been .

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