Sports Turf Managers Association (STMA) confirmed its 2019 board of directors. Jody Gill, Certified Sports Field Manager (CSFM) and grounds coordinator at Blue Valley School District in Overland Park (Kansas), has been elected president. Gill will serve a one-year term. “Throughout my professional career, STMA has always supported my pursuit of knowledge and growth in the sports turf industry,” said... read more
Incline Equity Partners, a Pittsburgh-based lower middle-market private equity firm, acquired Profile Products. The new owners will work together with Profile’s current leadership team to develop markets and identify areas of growth. “We are extremely excited to begin our new partnership with Incline Equity Partners,” said Jim Tanner, president and CEO of Profile Products. “Incline has the experience, knowledge and... read more
The Ohio Turfgrass Foundation Conference and Show will take place Dec. 3 – 6 at the Greater Columbus Convention Center in Columbus, Ohio. Thinking of making the trip to Buckeye nation? Here’s a rundown of what you need to know about this year’s event: The keynote Connecting the workplace and life through F.U.N.! Dec. 4 | 2:15 p.m. This year’s... read more
The Ohio Turfgrass Foundation’s Turfgrass Research & Technology Field Day will take place Aug. 7. Attendees will get the latest information from the Ohio State University turf team for managing healthy turfgrass and test out new tools and technology to improve efficiency. The schedule for this year’s event is: 8:30 a.m. – Registration 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. – Research Plot... read more
The Sports Turf Managers Association (STMA) recognized 14 facilities with the organization’s Environmental Facility Certification. These STMA members and their facilities showcase ecologically-friendly and sustainable best practices. Since the first certification was awarded to the Red Bull Training Facility and Red Bull Arena in 2016, 30 other STMA facilities have achieved environmental certification. “Our members recognize the tremendous benefits adopting... read more
