FOREST HILL, Md., Nov. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Synthetic Turf Council (STC) (www.syntheticturfcouncil.org) announced the 2026-2027 Board of Directors at the Annual Conference on October 26-28, 2026, in San Antonio, TX. Themed "Where the Industry Aligns," the 2026 STC Annual Conference offered a robust lineup of educational sessions, from emerging research and regulatory developments to market trends and community impact.

For the 2026-2027 term, the Board Officers include:

• Chairman Stratton Kirton, Vice President Corporate Affairs and Sustainability, Liberty Tire Recycling
• Vice Chairman Adam Coleman, Vice President of Growth, The Motz Group
• Treasurer Todd Ford, Site/Civil Discipline Leader, Woolpert, Inc.
• Secretary Peter Oksanen, National Sales Manager, Schmitz Foam Products
• Director at Large Chip Richardson, President, Sweetwater Construction
• Immediate Past Chairman Michael Gentile, Co-founder/CEO, Firefly Sports Testing

Remaining Board of Directors include:

• Cab Bramlett, Director of Operations, Shaw Sports Turf
• Webb Cook, Vice President, Sprinturf LLC
• Brad D'Agnillo, Market Director of Engineering, Sportworks Design
• Joel Eaton, Director of Sales, Covia
• Peter Fariñas, Owner, Turf & Vine
• Adam Hambarian, President, OxyTurf
• Speizio Stowers, Director, The Recreational Group

"We're excited to welcome this talented group of new and returning Board members," said Melanie Taylor, STC President and CEO. "Their expertise will strengthen our work to lead, educate and advocate for synthetic turf systems."

STC also presented its annual member awards:

• Lifetime Achievement Award: Founding STC member Bruce Lemons, former President of Foresite Design, Inc., for nearly four decades of planning and designing athletic and recreational facilities.
• Volunteer of the Year Award: Troy Virgo, Director of Advocacy at Shaw Industries, Inc., for his work on multiple STC committees and leadership in the industry's response to expanded product stewardship laws.

The 2027 STC Annual Conference will be held on October 18-20, 2027, in San Diego, CA.

About the Synthetic Turf Council (STC)

The Synthetic Turf Council (STC) is a 501(c)(6) nonprofit trade association serving the synthetic turf industry. Its mission is to lead, educate and advocate for the synthetic turf industry. Founded in 2003, STC is a resource for credible, independent research on the safety and environmental impact of synthetic turf, as well as technical guidance on the selection, installation, maintenance, and environmentally responsible disposal of synthetic turf. STC membership includes manufacturers and suppliers, independent professionals and consultants, builders and installers, and specialty service companies.

For more information, visit www.syntheticturfcouncil.org.

Contact:
Melanie Taylor, CAE
Synthetic Turf Council
443.640.1067 x1142
426140@email4pr.com 

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