Meet recreation coordinator Ian McNeill

Meet Ian McNeill

Recreation coordinator Ian McNeill joined the South Fayette Township Parks and Recreation Department two years ago, after working in the nonprofit sector.

"I've always been drawn to public service," he says.

Ian McNeill coordinates recreation programs for the South Fayette Township Parks and Recreation Department.

Photo by Andrea Iglar

Hometown:

Scott Township

Education:

Chartiers Valley High School; bachelor's degree in political science (Wittenberg University, OH); master's in athletic administration (Point Park University)

Family:

Wife, Kiersten; son, Beau, 1

Pets:

Dogs Elvis and Bruce (like musicians Presley and Springsteen)

Activities:

Cooking, gardening, practicing yoga and physical fitness, coaching youth basketball at St. Louise de Marillac Catholic School

First Job:

Dishwasher at restaurant

First Car:

2000 Lincoln Continental

Favorite Musician:

Taylor Swift

Favorite Foods:

Seafood (he is a pescatarian); Indian cuisine

Best Qualities of South Fayette:

"The community pride and the great participation in our recreation programs and community events."

Bucket List:

Go to WrestleMania

Fun Fact:

Ian collects professional wrestling memorabilia. He prizes his Hasbro WWF action figure collection, which so far includes 33 out of 99 figures produced. His favorite wrestlers are Shawn Michaels and Hulk Hogan.

--Andrea Iglar