Director of Operations, Thor Johnson

Thor Johnson enters his third year in the Northwoods League and fourth year in organized baseball. He got his start in 2023 with the Eau Claire Express, serving as their Media Relations Intern while finishing his degree at the University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire.  After graduating in 2024, he spent the summer with the St. Paul Saints, gaining additional experience in ticketing, corporate partnerships, and media relations.  In 2025, he joined Rochester as the PC Director, where he helped manage all Honkers’ home webcasts. Growing up with a dad who coaches baseball, Johnson has spent countless hours at the ballpark playing and learning the game he loves. He is excited to serve as the Director of Operations and can’t wait to see Honkers fans out at Mayo Field this summer.

Email: thor@rochesterhonkers.com

Group Sales Coordinator, David Mueller

David Mueller enters his third season in the Northwoods League and first with the Rochester Honkers.  Originally from Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, Mueller graduated from the  University of Wisconsin-La Crosse with a degree in Sport Management.   While in college, he interned with the La Crosse Loggers in both 2024 and 2025, gaining valuable experience in the sport and baseball industry working in both the ticket sales department and in promotions.  Outside of his professional pursuits in sports, David enjoys playing golf, as well as reading and loves watching the Milwaukee Brewers and cheering on the Wisconsin Badgers!
Go Honkers!

Email: david@rochesterhonkers.com

 

 

Season Ticket Account Specialist, Zach Weiler

Zach Weiler is entering his sixth season in the Northwoods League and is excited to help all Honker season ticket holders enjoy their season seats to the fullest.  He graduated from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse with a bachelor’s degree in Exercise and Sport Science with a Sport Management focus.  While in school, he also competed for the school’s Wrestling team.  Zach interned with the La Crosse Loggers from 2021-2023 before joining their staff full-time in 2024 as the Director of Tickets, a position he excels at still today.

Email Zach with Season Tickets questions:  tickets@rochesterhonkers.com.

Team President/Co-Owner, Chris Goodell

Chris Goodell will conduct his 27th season in the Northwoods League in 2026, having spent time with both the Waterloo Bucks and La Crosse Loggers. Goodell, who currently serves as the team president of the Loggers, Mankato MoonDogs and the Rochester Honkers, served as the general manager of the Loggers from their inaugural season of 2003 through the 2018 season, helping build a stadium and team that is one of the top drawing teams in all of summer collegiate baseball. Goodell was honored as the Northwoods League Executive of the Year on two occasions, in 2004 and in 2012, and was recognized as the La Crosse Tribune’s Sports Person of the Year in 2009 and 2012.

Ownership email: honkersbaseball@gmail.com.

Team Vice President/Co-Owner, Ben Kapanke

Ben Kapanke begins his 22nd season in the Northwoods League in 2026 and his seventh year as the general manager of the La Crosse Loggers after serving the previous ten years as the assistant general manager. Kapanke, who also holds the title of Vice President/CFO of the Loggers, MoonDogs and now the Honkers, oversees the concession operations as well as the team’s finances for all three clubs while leading the Loggers’ day-to-day operations. Kapanke got his introduction to the Northwoods League in 2002 when he served as an umpire after attending the Jim Evans Academy of Professional Umpiring.

Ownership email: honkersbaseball@gmail.com.