The City of Auburn this week announced the selection of Julie Krueger as its new Director of the city’s Parks, Arts and Recreation department.

Krueger is filling the role of former director Daryl Faber, who retired late last month after working for the city for 21 years.

“Julie brings with her an immense amount of enthusiasm, love for the community, and a wealth of knowledge,” said Mayor Nancy Backus. “I look forward to working with her in her new position on the executive leadership team, where I know her ideas and energy will benefit the residents of this city.”

Krueger began her tenure at the City of Auburn in 2006. Since 2010, she has excelled in her role as Arts and Events Manager. In that time, City of Auburn Parks events have enjoyed remarkable success, especially events such as Petpalooza, the Veterans Parade, Kids Day, the 4th of July Festival, and a growing Farmers Market.

Krueger helped manage the development and opening of the Auburn Community & Events Center and Auburn Teen Center, as well as the Postmark Center for the Arts, which opened to the public in late 2023 and is expected to finish a build-out of the lower level later this spring.

She is also instrumental in the downtown Auburn Avenue Theater project and a new downtown park, both of which are currently in the design phase and slated to begin construction as early as next year.

“I’m excited to serve our Auburn community in this new role,” said Krueger. “The city means so much to me, and I’m so thankful to give back in every way I can.”