VERMILLION, S.D. — Associate AD for Development & Chief Financial Officer Logan Bornholdt has announced the addition of Peyton Linder to the Yote Fund team Thursday morning.  
 
"I am thrilled to announce the addition of Peyton Linder to Coyote Athletics and the Yote Fund! Peyton's background in athletics, experience managing events, and positive, energetic attitude will make an immediate impact on our student-athletes, donors, and alumni," said Bornholdt. "Peyton has an incredibly bright future, and I look forward to seeing the difference she will make. We are grateful and excited to have her be a part of this team!"
 
Linder comes to USD after a year as the Marketing and Event Coordinator at the Alliance Sports Marketing Company where she worked in the marketing world within athletics to put on 10+ statewide events in Tennessee. She handled logistics, scheduling, and operational details across multiple constituents.
 
She also has experience as a Guest Experience Representative at U.S. Bank Stadium and Geodis Park, working on delivering top game day experience in both the NFL and MLS respective game day environments.
 
While a student at Minnesota, Linder served as a Golden Gopher baseball manager where she supported the operation of the Minnesota baseball program through practice coordination, game-day logistics, and equipment management.
 
A 2025 graduate of the University of Minnesota, Linder earned dual degrees in sports management and business marketing education.