Mark Shadow

Lester Bagley brings three decades of public affairs and communications experience to his role as the Vikings Executive Vice President of Public Affairs and Stadium Development.  Currently in his 13th year with the Vikings, Bagley oversees the team’s public relations, public affairs, community relations and charitable giving initiatives.

The Vikings and sports fans throughout the Upper Midwest were witness to a thrilling new chapter in 2016 as state-of-the-art U.S. Bank Stadium opened and ushered in a new era for Vikings football. The striking addition of U.S. Bank Stadium to the Minneapolis skyline will vault the community to center stage for marquee events from international soccer and blockbuster concerts to Super Bowl LII and the NCAA Final Four. An outstanding fan experience awaits at U.S. Bank Stadium with best-in-class amenities and cutting-edge technology that place the facility with the best in the world. Fans will be treated to the closest seats to the action in the NFL, unrivaled food and drink offerings and a wide variety of seat and suite options that connect fans to the heartbeat of the Vikings.