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Quassy Names George Frantzis III As HR Director
George Frantzis III has been named human resources director at Quassy Amusement & Waterpark here, park officials announced today.
February 7 2020
MIDDLEBURY, Conn. – George Frantzis III has been named human resources director at Quassy Amusement & Waterpark here, park officials announced today.
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“Small family businesses are the foundation of a great economy. My position specifically deals with creating great entry-level opportunities for our employees and providing an excellent experience for our customers,” he said. I’m extremely proud to be a part of the team again!”
Frantzis, 27, is among fourth-generation family members working at the property, which was purchased by his great-grandfather, John Frantzis, along with two business partners in 1937.
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He previously served as ride supervisor at the lakeside facility from 2010-15 before exploring other opportunities.
Today the park is wholly owned by the Frantzis and Anderson families, which reside locally and oversee day-to-day operations of the seasonal business.
The amusement ride area of Quassy opens for the 2020 season on April 25 with Splash Away Bay waterpark and Quassy Beach slated to open on May 23.
Applications for seasonal employment are currently being accepted at the park’s administration office with applications available to download at www.quassy.com.
About Quassy
Quassy Amusement Park & Waterpark is in its 112th year and features more than two dozen rides and attractions.
Rides include the award-winning Wooden Warrior roller coaster, Reverse Time, Frantic, Music Fest, Yo-Yo super swings, Free Fall ‘N’ Drop Tower and Grand Carousel. New for 2020 is the thrill ride Tidal Wave, a giant swinging ship.
Splash Away Bay waterpark has dozens of ways to get drenched on warm summer days, including 15 slides, Saturation Station modular play area and a splash pad for toddlers.
Quassy also features a laser maze attraction in its huge arcade building.
The park also has a restaurant, redemption arcade, games, live entertainment and special events.
Season passes are on sale now at the park office and through the Quassy website at www.quassy.com. Company picnics, school fieldtrips and other catered events are also being scheduled through the park office at (203) 758-2913.
Quassy is located at 2132 Middlebury Road, Route 64, in Middlebury, Conn., on the shores of Lake Quassapaug.
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