BRICK – Brick Township Mayor Lisa Crate has appointed Matt Fagen to lead the Recreation Department as the new superintendent.
The announcement came after an extensive search process, with Mayor Crate interviewing 12 candidates before making a final selection. Fagen will officially assume his new role on May 5.
“I am a strong advocate of providing residents with a variety of recreational programs and activities that enhance their quality of life. I wanted our next Superintendent of Recreation to share that vision and passion and I am confident that we found that person in Matt Fagen,” Mayor Crate said.
Fagen has been an employee of the Township since 2013 in the Division of Inspections. Over the years, he has earned a reputation for his “professionalism, reliability and commitment to serving the community,” the Township said. His efforts have been consistently recognized by colleagues and residents alike.
Additionally, Fagen has spent 21 seasons working at Jenkinson’s Boardwalk in Point Pleasant, where he steadily advanced to management positions. His experience in both municipal government and private sector recreation has provided him with valuable insight into organizing and managing successful programs, the Township stated.
“Matt has demonstrated a dedication to public service and a strong work ethic throughout his career. I am excited to work with him to expand opportunities for residents and make our Recreation Department better than ever,” Crate said. “He has the experience, leadership skills and dedication to public service that will help take our programs to the next level.”
“I am honored to be chosen to serve as the next Superintendent of the Brick Township Recreation Department. I am going to work my hardest to make sure that the Recreation Department continues to provide exceptional and diverse programming for people of all ages,” Fagen said.
Fagen is a lifelong Brick Township resident with strong ties to the community. He and his wife, Ashley, are raising their daughter Aria in the town they both love. Outside of work, Fagen is an avid sports fan who enjoys cheering for the New York Rangers, New York Giants and New York Mets.
Fagen will be replacing former Recreation Superintendent Dan Santaniello who was charged and sentenced to probation for stealing fees from the town. Santaniello admitted to taking event permit fees paid by organizations leasing recreational facilities, providing them fraudulent permits and keeping the cash for himself.
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