About

Energy Resources

Our Team

We are your behind-the-scenes force, specializing in creating experiences that give the world’s best brands the right tools to educate, communicate, inspire and elevate the people who mean the most to your company. We manage all facets of reaching your customers with your branding at events. 

Our Story

We’ve honed our craft since 2009, taking a dynamic approach to each event to drive results and make your brand pop. Our team of experts takes immense pride in our partnerships. We work with you to break down complex ideas, remove barriers, reduce costs, facilitate transactions, and promote your products and services. Your brand deserves the best advocates, because your customers deserve the best experience.

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Our Mascot

Meet Seven. He loves coming into work with his tail wagging and helps us get the job done – without pay! Seven represents Energy Resources with pride. His favorite part of the day is naptime because it helps him re-charge throughout his very busy work day. 

Leadership Team

Gaye Melton

President

With more than 20 years of professional experience, Gaye brings a unique blend of marketing, public relations, community relations and leadership to Energy Resources, where she thrives on developing teams and leaders to successfully engage audiences, deliver messages, and drive results for clients. Having been part of and lead teams within several Fortune 500 Companies, she has a track record of providing turn-key branding and experiential solutions for clients while building teams that are collaborative, creative, and focused on customer connection. Gaye earned a master’s degree in Business Communication from the University of St. Thomas and undergraduate degrees from the University of Minnesota.

Pat Bruchert

Administrative Manager

Pat is a self-proclaimed excellent multi-tasker and loves to think outside-the-box. In 2010 she was recruited to join Energy Resources as the Human Resources/Administrative Manager. Previously she worked 30+ years at a major communications utility, moving from Lineman to Administrative Manager while acquiring managerial experience with employees and related data and projects across 5 states. As the point person for Human Resources details, she enjoys the administrative challenges of supporting the needs of our diverse clients, vendors and staff.

Alejandra Rodriguez

Event Marketing Operations Manager
Southwest

Alejandra joined Energy Resources in 2018 as part of the event team and was quickly promoted to Event Team Lead. She was promoted to Event Marketing Operations Manager in 2019. Alejandra brings extensive experience in managing a large, diverse team from her time in the restaurant industry where she enjoyed the fast pace and daily variety. She also has experience in working with adults with disabilities and truly enjoys helping people. Alejandra is pursuing a degree in education and when not at work or school, enjoys spending time with her husband and three children, reading, and watching soccer. 

Elijah Thomas

Event Marketing Operations Manager
West

Elijah joined Energy Resources in 2013 and continues to be a valuable team member, leading by example and driving results for clients. He has managed, lead, and staffed over 200 events and has more than two decades of experience in hospitality management. With strong leadership skills and enviable problem solving capacities, Elijah and his team strive to exceed expectations at every opportunity. When not working he enjoys spending time with family and watching his kids play sports.

Angie Demeny

Event Marketing Operations Manager
Midwest

Angie joined Energy Resources in 2022 and brings both experience and passion for organizational planning and driving results. With her 20 years of professional experience in various accounting, marketing, event coordination, and human resource roles, she ensures superior service for our clients. Angie takes great pride in preparing her team for success by intentionally managing the smallest details and simultaneously focusing on the larger goal. After work, Angie and her husband have 2 daughters and enjoy going to sporting events, playing golf, wake surfing and traveling.   

About us

We are a strategic solution-based event marketing company. We manage all facets of reaching your customers with your branding at events.

Mission

Energy Resources’ mission is to build your brand and grow your business through strategic face-to-face engagement with your customers.

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