University of Minnesota Athletics

Staff Directory

Marlee Elder
Marlee Elder
  • Title:
    Director of Special Events
  • Email:
Marlee serves as the Director of Special Events for the Golden Gopher Fund. She is responsible for the marketing, sales and coordination of rental events
ranging from conferences, fundraisers, and trade shows to weddings. Marlee also works internally with the Athletic Department on the creation
and execution of donor events, alumni celebrations and team banquets. Marlee earned her Bachelor’s Degree at the University of Minnesota. She
worked at the stadium during her undergrad in the Operations and Events departments, after graduating in the Event Department at the U of M Foundation and thereafter in the private sector before returning to Athletics.
Highlights: Gophers 12, St. Thomas 1
Tuesday, April 28
Film Room: Kerry Brown
Tuesday, April 28
Highlights: Spring Exhibition
Monday, April 27
Highlights: Gophers 7, Northwestern 2
Sunday, April 26