SFMA IN ACTION

Committees play a pivotal role in shaping the trajectory of the Sports Field Management Association( SFMA). Under the guidance of President Adam Thoms, Ph. D., committee chairs, vice chairs and volunteers have been appointed, marking the commencement of committee activities in May.

CERTIFICATION Develops strategies to grow the number of certified members; monitors the program and recommends enhancements.

Chair: Rick Perruzzi, CSFM. Vice Chair: Jason DeMink, CSFM. Board Liaison: Jason DeMink, CSFM. Members: Ben Baumer, CSFM; Stephen Crockett, CSFM; Jeremy Driscoll, CSFM; Ron Hostick, CSFM; Joshua Marden, CSFM; Steve Lord, CSFM; Eric Roberts, CSFM; Craig Sampsell, CSFM

CHAPTER RELATIONS Develops a chapter support structure; facilitates the sharing of best practices; supports the growth of the chapter network in states that do not have a chapter.

Chair: Jason Bowers, CSFM. Vice Chair: Jason Allen, CSFM. Board Liaison: Jake Mays. Members: Drew Barber; Brett Barker; Marc Connerly; Jakob Feliciano; Bradley Finn, CSFM; Tommy Hewitt; Ron Hostick, CSFM; Tara Jordan; Mason McMurphy; Robbie Miller; Sherese Parker; Alexandra Phillips; Bruce Suddeth, CSFM; Scott Wohlers

COMMERCIAL ADVISORY COUNCIL Provides a forum to exchange ideas on how SFMA can better serve and engage its commercial members and advance the association.

Chair: Warren Gorowitz. Vice Chair: Matt Duncan, CSFM. Board Liaison: Erin Wilder. Members: Jaxon Bailey,

CSFM; Keri Baldwin; Drew Barber; Chris Bell; C. J. Buck; Paul Hollis; Joshua Koss, CSFM; Glenn Lucas; Joshua Marden, CSFM; Jeff Mondor; Jeff Salmond; Craig Sampsell, CSFM; Christine Sionne; Paula Sliefert; Shane Steed; Nathan Welch

SAFE EVENTS Organizes aspects of the SAFE Foundation fundraising events; suggests additional fundraising opportunities.

Chair: Matt Anderson, CSFM. Vice Chair: Chris Ball, CSFM. Board Liaison: Adam Thoms, Ph. D. Members: Noel Harryman, Zack Holm, CSFM; CSFM; Craig Potts, CSFM; Randall Price; Matt Tobin; James VanSant

TOURS Organizes the appropriate off-site tours, including venues, presenters and formats.

Chair: Weston Floyd, CSFM. Board Liaison: Adam Thoms, Ph. D. Members: Mark Bajno, CSFM; Drew Barber; Jakob Feliciano; Bryan Hopkins, Ph. D.; Tim Legare, CSFM; Glenn Lucas; Andrew Marking, CSFM; Jamie Mehringer; Craig Potts, CSFM; Randall Price; Ross Rodriguez; Christine Sionne; Jack Stelter; Aaron Tipton; James VanSant

CONFERENCE ED Determines content, topics, presentation formats, speakers and moderators for the conference.

Chair: Chase Straw, Ph. D. Vice Chair: Nick McKenna, CSFM. Board Liaison: Alpha Jones, CSFM. Members: Ryan Bjorn; Leah Brilman, PhD.; Jason Campbell; Tyler Carr, Ph. D.; Josh Carter; Baoxin Chang; Marc Connerly; Matt Dudley, CSFM; Craig Honkomp; Bryan Hopkins Ph. D.; Morgan Hunter; Brad Jakubowski; Benjamin McIntyre; Jamie Mehringer; Drew Miller, Ph. D.; Gregg Munshaw, Ph. D.; Brad Park; Benjamin Polimer; John Sorochan Ph. D.; Clint Steele, CSFM; Jack Stelter; Bruce Suddeth, CSFM; Nathan Welch; Alan Wilson, CSFM; Keith Winter; Mingying Xiang

EDITORIAL Ensures SportsField Management magazine contains information relevant to the sports field manager; provides ideas and contacts for articles.

Chair: Joe Churchill. Vice Chair: Brad Thedens, CSFM. Board Liaison: Chase Straw, Ph. D. Members: C. J. Buck; Paul Hollis; Rebecca Knapp, CSFM; Eric Roberts, CSFM; Jack Stelter; Aaron Tipton

ENVIRONMENTAL Develops environmental strategies that position SFMA and its members as leaders in environmental stewardship; oversees the Environmental Certification program.

Chair: Victoria Wallace. Vice Chair: Zack Holm, CSFM. Board Liaison: Zack Holm, CSFM. Members: Conlan Burbrink; Richard Calarco, CSFM; Kyley Dickson; Richard Douglas; Susie Haddock; Tessa Hospod; Alex Miller; Mason McMurphy; Alexandra Phillips; Benjamin Polimer; John Turnour, CSFM; Scott Wohlers; Mingying Xiang

INTERNATIONAL Positions SFMA as a global leader in sports facility management and the go-to resource for those who work internationally in the industry; grows the international membership segment; supports international efforts.

Chair: Simon Gumbrill. Board Liaison: Adam Thoms, Ph. D. Members: Andre Amaral; Joe Breedon, CSFM; Abby McNeal, CSFM; Gregg Munshaw Ph. D.;

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