After serving as the facility director of the Sandler Family Campus for more than 18 years, Glenn Saucier will retire on Dec. 31, 2025.
The Sandler Family Campus houses the offices of United Jewish Federation of Tidewater, Simon Family JCC, Jewish Family Service, Tidewater Jewish Foundation, Strelitz International Academy, KBH Synagogue, and the Cardo Café. The complex includes fitness facilities, indoor and outdoor pools, tennis and pickleball courts, playgrounds, and more. It is where festivals, lectures, receptions, and parties are held. It is a busy place and for almost two decades, Saucier has supported the needs and infrastructure of the home to Tidewater’s Jewish community.
At the end of the year, Saucier will officially hand over the job of running and maintaining the Campus to his successor, Joe Frissora.
Originally from Hampton, Va., Saucier joined the Sandler Family Campus in May 2007 after careers at Water Country USA and Sentara Hampton Health and Fitness, amoung others.
Betty Ann Levin, executive vice president/CEO of United Jewish Federation of Tidewater, shares her appreciation for Saucier’s tenure. “I cannot thank Glenn enough for all his contributions to our campus and community. He has been so instrumental in the development of the Sandler Family Campus, and I have enjoyed working with him every day.
“I particularly remember the larger projects, such as when we relocated all of Jewish Family Service to our main campus building and the development of the Marty Einhorn Pavilion,” says Levin.
When the idea arose for an outdoor pavilion on campus, Saucier immediately took the concept and ran with it, Levin recalls. “He not only researched designs online but, he also visited parks throughout Tidewater with similar structures. Once we received approval and construction began, Glenn had new plans every week for an enhanced design, lighting, and more,” she says. “The result is the wonderful structure outside the Simon Family JCC, dedicated to Marty’s legacy and used by all of the resident agencies, as well as the entire community.”
In addition to these projects, Saucier advocated for building Laderberg Lane, a walking path around the small lake on the campus grounds.
Other major improvements around campus include the development of the Fleischman Lounge, the buildout of the infant care area, the creation of the Memorial Garden, and an additional move back to 260 Grayson Road when JFS relocated its clinical services.
Benita Watts, director of campus operations at Sandler Family Campus, has been a colleague of Saucier’s since she joined the staff in 2008. “It has been an honor to have spent the last 17 ½ years working alongside Glenn. He has been a mentor, a leader, and, above all, a friend. I am so grateful for the belief he had in me, the opportunities he gave me, and for the countless moments of guidance and support.”
Heather Moore, head of school at Strelitz International Academy, praises Saucier’s involvement with the school and its facilities. “He oversaw the development of several transformative spaces, including the new natural playground, broadcast studio, early years cooking center, maker space, and art room—projects that will continue to enrich student learning for years to come.”
Moore adds that Saucier consistently prioritized the safety and security of the school, working closely with the security team and IT department to ensure a secure and well-supported environment for students and staff. “As he enters retirement, the SIA community expresses its deepest gratitude for his years of service and wishes him continued happiness and success in all that lies ahead.”
As chair of the Campus Operations Committee, and through many campus fencing projects performed by Hercules Fence, Jay Klebanoff worked closely with Saucier and adds to the many accolades about his tenure on campus. “Working with Glenn has been an absolute pleasure. He has a perpetual “can do” attitude, is very knowledgeable and always looked out for the community’s interest. I will miss working with him and wish him all the best.”
“We all wish the very best for Glenn,” says Levin, “and hope he has many happy retirement years ahead to do all of the travelling he and his wife, Denise, have planned, and also to complete his many ‘at home’ projects.”
Glenn Saucier retires from role at Sandler Family Campus
