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Season of Change
As the light at the end of this long tunnel comes into view, I am exceptionally proud of how NESTMA has weathered the storm. Much of the credit goes to my fellow board members who generously volunteer their time to bring top-notch educational and networking opportunities to our organization. We are pleased to welcome Kevin Benner of Pine Banks in Malden, MA; Ryan Bjorn of Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, MA; Andrew Carlisle of Fay School in Southboro, MA; and Adam Ferrucci of Read Custom Soils in Wareham, MA to the NESTMA board of directors. As you look at the current board of directors, you’ll see that just about every aspect of the sports turf industry is represented: professional sports stadiums, colleges and universities, private schools, municipalities, parks and recreation, and suppliers. We are fortunate to have these dedicated volunteers leading our organization.
I would like to thank Ed Olsen as he exits the board after many years of service. Always willing to pitch in, share his knowledge, and enjoy a good laugh, Ed is a consummate professional who gives back in countless ways to our industry and his community. He assures us he will continue to be actively involved with NESTMA — and we’re going to hold him to it!
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I know everyone who attended our Members Meeting and Awards Lunch at NERTC will agree that our Executive Director, Virginia Wood, did a great job bringing us up to speed on
association activities and future plans. I thought Virginia’s top take away — after four years of working with NESTMA — was spot on. She said, “this group sure likes to get together! Connections, camaraderie, and true friendships are evident.”
Here’s to many more opportunities to get together this summer!
Chris McGinty
NESTMA President
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Thank You Commercial Partners
These companies partnered with NESTMA on one or more of our educational events and advertised in The Blade. Please be sure to thank them for their support of our industry, as you do business with them throughout the year.
Atlantic Golf & Turf – atlanticgolfandturf.com
Brock USA – brockusa.com
Corbett Incorporated – corbettirrigation.com
Finch Services, Inc. – finchinc.com
Greenhaven Turf Care – greenhaventurf.com
Harts Turf Pro – hartsturfpro.com
Harrell’s – harrells.com
Tom Irwin – tomirwin.com
MTE – mte.us.com
Pioneer Athletics – pioneerathletics.com
ProPlay – schmitzfoam.com
Read Custom Soils – readcustomsoils.com
Replay Maintenance USA – replaymaintenanceusa.com
Shaw Sports Turf – shawsportsturf.com
Sports Construction Estimating – sportsce.com
Sports Turf Specialties – sportsturfspecialities.com
Traverse Landscape Architects – traversela.com
TPC – turfproductscorp.com
Tuckahoe Turf – ttfarms.com
Turface Athletics – turface.com
TurfTank – turftank.com/us
US Playground Surfacing – usplaygroundsurfacing.com
If you’re interested in learning more about NESTMA sponsorship opportunities, contact Charissa Sharkey by phone (508) 653-1241 or email NESTMAinfo@gmail.com.