The STMA Nominating Committee has set the Slate of Candidates for the 2018 Board of Directors elections. They will present the slate later this month via electronic ballot to the membership – complete with bios, vision statements and photos of those slated. The Nominating Process is straightforward, guided by a timetable and process outlined in the Election SOP. Members interested... read more
Mercedes-Benz Stadium will open its doors to the public for the first time Aug. 26, and boy, are fans going to see a show. And not just the game on the field. While the focus will be on the matchup between the Falcons and the Arizona Cardinals for Atlanta’s preseason home opener, fans will finally get to step foot in... read more
Now that’s not something you see everyday, especially not in Southern California. Good thing @Padres are in Arizona for #Springtraining — Petco Park flooded today https://t.co/YxeVwo8kqA pic.twitter.com/EhsVhA2CQb — FOX 5 San Diego (@fox5sandiego) February 28, 2017 Petco Park, home to the San Diego Padres, flooded after a winter rain storm hit San Diego. San Diego Padres spokeswoman Shana Wilson told... read more
Sports Turf Managers Association (STMA) announced its 2017 Board of Directors, including Tim VanLoo, Certified Sports Field Manager (CSFM) and Manager of Athletics Turf/Grounds for Iowa State University, as its newly elected President. Other STMA officers elected to the Board include: President-Elect – Sarah Martin, CSFM, City of Phoenix (Phoenix, Ariz.) Immediate Past President – Jeff Salmond, CSFM, Director of... read more
USGreentech, provider of high-performance synthetic turf infills, is expanding its business development team with the addition of Kimberly Williams. Williams will take the role of Western U.S. Sports System Consultant in response to this market’s growing demand for new, synthetic turf infill solutions, the company said in a recent press release. As the sports system consultant, Williams will support and... read more
