Education
Mr. Topa graduated from Indiana University earning a Bachelor of Science in Public Affairs & Criminal Justice from the School of Public and Environmental Affairs.  While at Indiana University, Mr. Topa was a member of the Hutton Honors College.  Among his many campus activities, he served as Mu Chapter President of Alpha Phi Omega National Service Fraternity and was awarded its highest distinction, the Distinguished Service Key for exemplifying the ideals of Leadership, Friendship and Service. 

Mr. Topa went on to earn a Masters in Business Administration in the Leadership Education for Adult Professionals program at Indiana Wesleyan University in 2000.  During his MBA, he was the recipient of the "Outstanding Professional Award" for exemplifying the highest qualities of leadership, integrity and professionalism.   

In 2002, Mr. Topa graduated from the Indiana University, Kelley School of Business earning a Masters of Professional Accountancy with a concentration in Financial Analysis.  During his MPA, Mr. Topa participated in an Activities Based Costing and inventory control project for a major textbook retailer as well as stock valuation projects for two major clothing retailers. 

Mr. Topa attended the Ave Maria School of Law in Ann Arbor, MI and earned his Juris Doctorate in 2006.  The law school awarded Mr. Topa the St. Thomas More Scholarship for Academic Achievement.  He was president of the Business Law Society, served in Phi Alpha Delta and helped start the local Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program for Washtenaw County. 

Mr. Topa is currently a candidate for a Legum Magister (LLM) with a concentration in Taxation at Wayne State University Law School in Detroit, Michigan.  His coursework includes Individual Taxation, Corporate Taxation, Partnership Taxation, State & Local Taxation, International Taxation, Federal Tax Practice and Employee Benefits.