POST-SHOW RECAP
DIRECTORS Academic : Chase Straw , Ph . D . At-Large ( elected ): Weston Floyd , CSFM At-Large ( appointed ): Lee Van Meeteren Commercial : Matthew Duncan , CSFM Higher Education : Jason DeMink , CSFM Parks and Recreation : Zack Holm , CSFM Professional Facilities : Dan Farnes Schools K-12 : Jake Mays
STUDENT CHALLENGE SFMA STUDENT CHALLENGE The SFMA Student Challenge featured students from 2-year and 4-year colleges and universities throughout the country competing in an exam that challenges knowledge in the sports field management industry . The winning teams received a cash award , a plaque and medallions for each team member . The prize money benefits the institution ’ s turfgrass program and creates opportunities for students pursuing a career in sports field management .
2-YEAR WINNING TEAMS 1st place : Mt . San Antonio Team 407 — Robyn Tom ,
Kevin Magana , Edward Kardish and Carlos Figueroa
2nd place : Mt . San Antonio Team 307 — Nicholas Elliott , Leonardo Colon-Guembes , Jessie Lerma and Mayra Rubio
3rd place : Mt . San Antonio Team 108 — Andreas Sanchez , Kevin Pulido , Mandy Flaig Bernard and Kenneth Rodriguez
4-YEAR WINNING TEAMS 1st place : Penn State Team 103 — Aidan Huedepohl , Joseph Lofland ,
Ryan Daub and Kyler Mcgowan 2nd place : Penn State Team 403 — Benjamin Wagner , Carter
Marshall , Ian Bowes and Wilson Kretz 3rd place : Purdue Team 204 — Broden Piel , Hayden Fick , Hayden
Wilson and Dylan Jake Tower
The SFMA Student Challenge is presented in partnership with the SAFE Foundation , founding partner Hunter Industries , and supporting sponsor Ewing .
SAFE SFMA ’ s charity , the SAFE Foundation , once again held activities to raise funds for scholarships , education , outreach and research initiatives .
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