Veteran Staff Members Promoted

1/21/2010

MIDDLEBURY, Conn. – Three veteran members of the Quassy Amusement Park staff have been promoted, park officials announced today. Audrey Brown, office manager, has been named director of outreach programs for schools and scouts. Adrienne Wilson, assistant office manager, is the new director of sales for educational school fieldtrips. Tracy Johnson, corporate events coordinator, has been promoted to sales director for themed and community service outings. “This is a solid team that has been in place for a number of years,” noted park owners George Frantzis II and Eric Anderson. “They have continually cultivated group sales and generated new business even during these challenging economic times.” Mrs. Brown has been with Quassy for 10 years and took over as office manager in 2007. While continuing to oversee the day-to-day operations of the park’s main office, Mrs. Brown is now responsible for further development of outreach programs for schools and scout groups. Miss Wilson, in her third year with the park, will complement Mrs. Brown’s efforts in coordinating educational fieldtrips. She is a recent graduate of the University of Connecticut with a Bachelor of Arts degree in communication processes. “Our free educational programs are second to none,” Frantzis said. “The park is introducing an extensive hands-on project approved by the American Association of Physics Teachers this year, and thus far it has drawn a lot of attention. Audrey and Adrienne have the expertise to fully utilize all of our educational programs in the communities we serve.” Ms. Johnson, a member of the park’s sales staff for the past six years, will continue to promote corporate events while taking on new challenges. “We have seen a dramatic spike in themed outings over the past few years, and Tracy has been at the center of those efforts,” Anderson asserted. “We have branched out not only with themed outings such as Gospel Days, but community service fundraisers have had some profound impact on the use of our catered outing facilities.” Quassy’s Fieldside Pavilion will also sport many improvements for 2010 as the service area has been completely refurbished with all new stainless steel counters and other amenities. The largest of the park’s catered outing complexes; the Fieldside Pavilion can host hundreds of guests under cover while others enjoy a private two-acre activities area. The park opens for its 102nd season on April 24. Quassy Amusement Park features more than two-dozen rides and attractions and is home to “Saturation Station,” a state-of-the-art interactive water play area. Quassy will feature “Free Fall ‘N,’” a new family drop tower ride for 2010. For more information visit www.quassy.com or call 1-800-FOR-PARK. --30— With Photos