McNamara Event Staff

Partners here to serve you

When you book an event or meeting at the McNamara Alumni Center you have partners. Our team’s goal is to help make the planning process easy for you by sharing our expertise and best practices. We are proud to receive an average customer service rating by our event clients of 4.9 out of 5.0. We take good care of you!

Marketing & Sales

Sari Brouwer
Sales Manager
612.625.4584
sa***@*mn.edu

Payton Meeds
Sales & Marketing Coordinator
612.626.7690
me******@*mn.edu

Amy Leyden
Marketing & Communications Director
651.261.6145
al*****@*mn.edu

Event Operations

Hannah Sandell
Event Manager
612.625.6876
sa******@*mn.edu

Caitlyn Truhler
Senior Event Coordinator
612.624.6323
tr******@*mn.edu

Brenna Bonewitz
Event Coordinator 612.624.9005
bo******@*mn.edu

Taryn Shucha
Event Services Coordinator
612.624.7823
sh******@*mn.edu

Emma Lands
Event Services Coordinator
612.626.5793
la******@*mn.edu

Wil McMillen
AV Manager
612.624.4667
mc******@*mn.edu

Event Management Offices

Event Operations Staff: Information Desk of the McNamara Alumni Center, Suite 100

Sales & Marketing Staff: Lower level, Suite 035

Deliveries: Suite 100

Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

ma*******@*mn.edu

612.624.9831

University Gateway Corporation

All event staff, along with our building management teammates who serve the tenants of the building, are employees of University Gateway Corporation, the management company of the McNamara Alumni Center.

Part-time Student Help Wanted

We employ University of Minnesota students to work part-time helping set up events or staff evening and weekend events. We work around your class schedules. If you’re interested in a career in events, this is a great way to see what the industry is really like! We are currently seeking Set-Up Crew!

Schedule a Tour

The sales staff is happy to give you a tour of our event rooms when they are open for viewing. We can accommodate requests for evening and Saturday tours with advance notice and by appointment. Call us at 612-624-9831 or email ma*******@*mn.edu to request a tour.

Applause from our Clients

“Having managed over 80 major events in the 20 years that I’ve done nonprofit fundraising, McNamara was one of the very BEST venues. The follow-through by staff was exceptional, from beginning to end. The service, the extra amenities available to nonprofits, and the beautiful space all made for a wonderful experience for our Bridge Builder Benefit Dinner guests. I highly recommend McNamara Alumni Center to anyone looking for a luxurious yet affordable venue!”

-- Tonya B., Bridge of Blessing

“I was very satisfied with our event at McNamara Alumni Center. The McNamara & D’Amico crews guided me and worked with me through every needed detail and question that popped up. We had great customer service, attendees enjoyed themselves, and our event objectives were met. I’d recommend this venue to others.”

— Branden P.

“We recently hosted our company party at McNamara and it was a great experience! From booking through to the party, we were impressed with the communication and execution from the entire team. Staff did a great job getting everything ready for the day and were so helpful executing on the day of! I definitely recommend hosting an event at McNamara Alumni Center.”

— Kaila W.

“We had an excellent experience hosting a large conference in this space. Everyone was incredibly helpful and organized and the technology was impressive. The spaces are easy to maneuver and beautiful. Ideal!”

— Chad T.

“Over the past 18 months, I’ve managed more than 10 events held at the McNamara Alumni Center. Our events vary in format, purpose, number of attendees, AV requirements, etc. Regardless of the specifics, the service at this venue is consistently great, and the spaces are clean and beautiful. I look forward to planning many more events with the team at MAC.”

— Amy P.

“Working with the team at McNamara was wonderful! They hosted our community with kindness and flexibility.”

— Carly D.

“The customer service aspect of McNamara is exceptional. They make it easy and straightforward. Everyone in attendance at our event had a good experience. My expectations were exceeded.”

— Laura N., Humphrey School of Public Affairs

“The team at the McNamara Alumni Center is spectacular and we’ve had great success in the events that we’ve hosted there over the last few years. The team is attentive and so incredibly service-oriented. I can’t thank them enough!”