Turfgrass Producers of Maryland (TPM)

On January 12, 2021, the Turfgrass Producers of Maryland, formerly the Maryland Turfgrass Association (MTA), held their first Annual Meeting virtually. The Turfgrass Producers of Maryland is the first Chapter Member of the Turfgrass Producers International (TPI).

The Charter Farm Members are: Tom Warpinski, Bill Warpinski, Jack Warpinski of Central Sod Farms; Doug Lechlider, Mike Lechlider of Laytonsville Landscaping; Lisa McCormick, Chad Murray of Murray Sod Farm; Allen Wilber, Gary Wilber, Jim McHenry of Oakwood Sod Farm; Grant Putman of Quantico Creek Sod Farm; Brian Shufelt, Mike Shufelt of Royal Sod Farm; Ross Moreland, Dale Moreland of Shady Oaks Turf Farm.

The Charter Associate Members include: Brower/Kesmac Equipment Co.; Chesapeake Valley Seed; James River Equipment; Landmark Turf & Native Seed; Magnum Equipment Co; Newsom Seed; Nutrien Ag Solutions; Trebro Manufacturing; Turf Center Inc.

The Charter Honorary Members are: Doug Barberry, Vernon Cooper, Robert Hawkins, Lambert Cissel, Dr. Elwyn Deal, Dr. Jack Hall.

The Charter Complimentary Members Include: Dr. Mark Carroll, Dr. Tom Turner, Dr. Pete Dernoden, Rick Baldissar.

Officers Elected for 2021:

President Tom Warpinski Central Sod

Vice President Doug Lechlider Laytonsville Landscaping

Sec. / Treasurer Vernon Cooper All States Turfgrass Consulting

2yr. Director Brian Shufelt Royal Sod

2yr. Director Ross Moreland Shady Oaks Turf

1yr. Director Bill Warpinski Central Sod

1yr. Director Jason McMillen Newsom Seed

Sp. Advisor to Bd. Allen Wilber Oakwood Sod

Any sod grower or associate supplier that would like to join the Turfgrass Producers of Maryland, pleasecontact our Secretary/Treasurer at 410-745-6618 (office), 410-745-8867 (fax), 443-742-6618 (cell)or by e-mail at Vernon@AllStatesTurf.com