MINNEAPOLIS (WJON News) — A premier Twin Cities sports facility has announced two leadership changes. The Minnesota Sports Facilities Authority (MSFA) and Legends/ASM Global have announced the promotion of Shannon Kelly to General Manager for U.S. Bank Stadium and John Drum to Vice President for Legends/ASM Global.

Shannon Kelly, PHOTO by David A. Sherman/MSFA

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Kelly is a Minnesota native and has been U.S. Bank Stadium’s Director of Events for the past four years. As GM, she will oversee the day-to-day operations for the stadium, including promotion and management.

John Drum, PHOTO by MSFA

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Drum has been the GM for U.S. Bank Stadium since 2020, and will now oversee six NFL venues in his role as Vice President for Legends/ASM Global. U.S. Bank Stadium was ranked #1 in the NFL’s Voice of the Fan survey in 2024. Since opening in July of 2016, U.S. Bank Stadium has had over 10 million guests attend over 1,900 events.

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