(DALTON, Georgia) - In an ongoing commitment to provide the best sports fields in the world, two AstroTurf® construction managers have attained the designation of Certified Field Builder.
John McSweeney, Director of Construction in the Midwest Region, and Craig Shonk, Director of Construction in the Central Region, earned the designation from the American Sports Builders Association (ASBA) for passing a comprehensive exam on field building and maintenance and fulfilling prescribed standards of experience through a high level of experience in field construction.
The designation was created by the ASBA to help raise standards of field construction.
“We are proud of the work by John and Craig,” said Bryan Peeples, President of AstroTurf®. “Through their dedication and commitment to building the perfect field, AstroTurf® is setting the bar as the leader in the sports field industry.”
McSweeney joined AstroTurf® in April 2009. He holds a Bachelor Degree in Business Administration from Lawrence Technological University. McSweeney has over 20 years experience in all aspects of the construction industry and lives in Trenton, Michigan.
Shonk has been with AstroTurf® since July 2008. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Construction Management from Central Missouri State University. He brings over 15 years of general contracting and construction management experience and lives in Grain Valley, Missouri.
About AstroTurf®
For many athletes and sport enthusiasts, the AstroTurf® brand has redefined the way the game is played. The company offers advanced, state-of-the-art, multi-sport and specialized synthetic turf systems with proprietary engineered technologies, leveraging the industry’s only vertically integrated manufacturing system. A growing number of high schools, colleges, professional sports teams and municipalities continue to select AstroTurf®-branded products for their premium quality, technical superiority and safety. Recent innovations from AstroTurf® include GameDay Grass™ 3D with RootZone®, a polyethylene/nylon hybrid system which most closely replicates natural grass; TurfAide™, a non-chemical antimicrobial shield protecting against MRSA and other infectious bacteria; and AstroFlect™ Technology which significantly reduces turf surface temperatures. To learn more, visit www.astroturfusa.com.
