Nathaniel Crea joins the Saint Paul Athletics staff as Boys Soccer Coach. Of the opportunity to lead the Knights, Crea commented, “I am beyond excited to join the Saint Paul community this Fall!"
I graduated from Saint Paul in 2022 and took a gap year. During that gap year, I advanced myself both personally and professionally. I am now a first-year student pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Communication at Emerson College in Boston.
While a student at HN, I was influenced by several people. Mr. Brady, the music teacher, introduced me to music and theatre Hermanita Bedard showed me that learning another language could be fun. Sr. Carol Proetti taught me the fine art of writing. Mrs. Popawicz introduced me to Biology, a science that I loved. Mr. Bibeault introduced me to Chemistry, a science I hated, but also one that required me to really work hard. There were many other teachers and staff members that added to my life as a student at HN.
I was appointed by President Biden to a senior-level role in his Administration at DOT in January 2021. I oversee human resources, acquisition/procurement, security, facilities, and environmental sustainability for DOT, which includes agencies like the FAA, and the Federal Highway Administration.
Aimbridge Hospitality is the largest third party hotel management company in the world. We manage 34 brands, 1500 hotels with 100 of them in Europe, Russia, England, Scotland and Ireland. The best way to describe my role is if you are in a hotel, and you do not eat it or drink it, it is my responsibility.
I broker the transactions of businesses that purchase other companies or are looking to sell. I am a former NBL player for the Indiana Pacers (1990 to 1997). I was the most valuable player (MVP) of the 1989 Continental Basketball Association All-Star Game.
During the day I work with clients in group exercise classes and one-on-one personal training, helping them obtain their health needs in a fun, yet knowledgeable way. My main focus is form and mind to muscle connection through both strength and conditioning exercises. At night, I teach all genres of dance to ages 5-18.
I was responsible for administration of all departments of the municipality such as Police, Emergency, Fire Services, Sewer and Water, Parks and Recreation, Public Works, Finance, Building, Zoning and Development.
I often tell people that Holy Name saved me ‘from my teenage years’, and that Mary Riordan was probably the biggest reason I emerged from the teenage world relatively unscathed. She was a constant mentor throughout high school and became a lifelong friend after graduation.
I lead a team of 30 engineers designing the Aegis Combat System, a naval weapon system and Ballistic Missile Defense System used by multiple countries.