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Fred Krug currently serves as the President of FIRST Washington, a position held since August 2024. Prior to this role, Krug was the Managing Director at Year Up from 2011 to August 2024, where responsibilities included leading a multi-site team of 48, managing a $9 million budget, and developing partnerships to support over 300 young adults each year. Notable achievements at Year Up include securing over $8 million in new investments, enhancing instructor compensation, and fostering innovative partnerships that received state and community recognition. Earlier in the career, Krug held various positions in workforce development, including Director of Partnerships at the Workforce Development Council of Seattle-King County and Enterprise Manager at New Avenues for Youth. Krug's educational background includes an MBA from Gies College of Business, a Master of Social Work from Portland State University, and a BA in Psychology from Linfield University.