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SFMA Update

SFMA Update

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.

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