Jessica French Armistead
Suites and Events Director
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Jessica French Armistead joined the Foundation in September 2004. Jessica leads the Suites and Events Team manages the suite operations at Scott Stadium, Davenport Field, and the John Paul Jones Arena. She and her team are responsible for planning and implementing athletics events including sport reunions, sport specific fundraisers, spring social tours, facility dedications and special celebrations. The Stanardsville, Va. native earned a bachelor’s degree in English from U.Va. in May 2003. As an undergraduate, she worked as a student assistant in the football office, assisting in all phases of the operation. Jessica is married to Justin Armistead.
Marilyn Coates
Suites and Events Coordinator
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Marilyn Coates joined the Foundation in March 2011. She assists with all Foundation events and the administration of the suites at Scott Stadium, Davenport Field and John Paul Jones Arena. A native of Danville, Va., Coates earned a bachelor’s degree in public relations and sports communication from James Madison University in 2008. After graduation, she spent two and a half years working as an event planner for the Office of the Dean of Students at U.Va. She received a certificate in Meeting and Event Planning from U.Va. in 2009.