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President

Hooten

 

Mitch Hooten
West Michigan Whitecaps

Vision for MiSFMA:
To be the leading voice and resource for natural and synthetic sports field excellence throughout Michigan. By advancing education, research, and the sharing of industry knowledge, we will empower every professional responsible for creating safe, high-performing athletic surfaces. MSFMA will champion safe play across the state while fostering stronger partnerships with professional, collegiate, scholastic, and municipal sports organizations. Together, we will elevate the profession, support the next generation of sports field managers, and be recognized as Michigan's definitive resource for sports field management excellence at every level of competition.

Vice President

 

 

Ryan Baumbach

West Michigan Sports Turf

In the sports field industry since 1997

Vision for MiSFMA:
Get more young people involved in the industry and to help current field managers succeed by sharing knowledge and tricks of the trade.

Treasurer

 

 

Steve Lord
Advanced Turf Solutions

Secretery

 

 

Aaron Dykstra
Western Michigan University

Executive Director

 

 

Matt Byma
Greenline Sports Turf

Directors




Geoff VanBerkel
Eco Green Supply

DeMink

 

Jason DeMink
University of Michigan

In the sports field industry since 2005

Vision for MiSFMA:
Establish it as the leading voice and resource for sports turf knowledge in the state of Michigan. By fostering education, collaboration, and mentorship, I aim to grow and support a diverse membership of professionals dedicated to the care, safety, and advancement of sports field surfaces.

Albrecht

 

Tom Albrecht
Sandusky Public Schools

In the sports field industry since 1999

Vision for MiSFMA:
Strengthen member engagement, expand
educational opportunities, and continue to elevate the quality and safety of
sports fields throughout the state.

Mazie

 

Chad Mazie
City of East Grand Rapids

In the sports field industry since 2004

 Vision for MiSFMA:
Advancing our profession through hands-on learning and shared knowledge while mentoring and inspiring the next generation of sports field managers. Promoting safe, sustainable, and environmentally responsible practices to create safe, high-quality fields that inspire athletes and strengthen communities across our state.