The 2018 STMA Board of Directors officially took office. The elections were held electronically in November to mid-December. Sarah Martin, CSFM, and Foreman I and Turf Manager at Reach 11 Sports Complex for the City of Phoenix, was elected President. Other Officers elected include: President-Elect – Jody Gill, CSFM, Grounds Coordinator, Blue Valley School District (Overland Park, Kan.) Immediate Past... read more
The 2018 STMA Conference and Exhibition will be taking place Jan. 16-19 in Fort Worth, Texas. Here’s a breakdown of what you can expect from this year’s event: Tues., Jan. 16 STMA Short Courses – 2:30 – 5 p.m. Should Financing & Leasing be a Part of Your Acquisition Strategy? Speaker: Paul Danielson, CSE – The Toro Co. Historically, equipment... read more
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
Sports Turf Managers Association (STMA) and Minor League Baseball (MiLB) recently named their 2017 ‘Sports Turf Managers of the Year’ sponsored by STMA and John Deere. This year, three of four honorees are first time winners; demonstrating that excellent groundskeepers are continually proving and developing as top-notch practitioners nationwide. Award recipients will be recognized at the Major League Baseball Winter... read more
Profile Products, manufacturer of Turface Athletics products for sports fields, has once again served as primary sponsor of several top athletic field management awards given out in recent weeks. The awards, recognizing excellence in field management at the high school and college levels, were made by four different athletic associations to the coaches, field managers, and organizations who go above... read more
