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City of Edina • 4801 W. 50th St. • Edina, MN 55424
Contact: Emilie Kastner, Communications Assistant
Phone 952-826-0342 • Fax 952-826-0389 • www.EdinaMN.gov
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
City hires new Senior Recreation Facility Manager
Edina, Minn., Feb., 15, 2012 – The City of Edina has hired a new Senior Recreation Facility Manager to
oversee operations of Edinborough Park and the Edina Aquatic Center.
Long-time YMCA veteran Susan Faus began her new position with the City Feb. 13.
Immediate duties for the new manager include creating a business plan for and overseeing the construction
and installation of the new Flowrider, which is anticipated to open June 9 at the Edina Aquatic Center. Faus
will also be charged with the hiring and training of staff and will help to efficiently integrate concessions and
guest service operations at the facilities.
During her more-than-11-year career with the Lexington, Ky., and Greater Twin Cities YMCA branches, Faus
was promoted five times and has held director positions in fitness, operations and sales. Her most recent
position was District Membership Sales Director at the Greater Twin Cities YMCA.
“Her leadership skills were what made us feel that she was a tremendous fit,” said City of Edina Assistant
Parks & Recreation Director Ann Kattreh. “She has proven experience in sales, marketing, operations,
aquatics and staff leadership and training; she’s very well rounded.”
Faus also holds a bachelor’s degree in corporate and community fitness from North Dakota State University
and a master’s degree in sport management from the University of Kentucky.
Edinborough Park is located at 7700 York Ave. S. The Aquatic Center is located at 4300 W. 66th St. For more
information on the facilities, visit www.EdinaMN.gov.
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