Spotlight Install: The University of North Florida

This time of year, baseball and softball are usually on the backburner.  However, in warm climates things are starting to ramp up in preparations for the upcoming seasons.  Our Homefield crews are spread out across the Southern and Western U.S. getting fields ready to play. One of our crews are currently down in the Sunshine State, working to help get these fields ready for the fast-approaching season.  Most recently, they just finished up an overhaul at the University of North Florida in Jacksonville.  Their Superintendent of Athletic Grounds, Corey Levine, shares his experience:

Interview With An Installer: Mike Viersma

How did you get into the sports turf industry? I worked in my family’s construction company to begin my career.  In time, we started building ballfields and saw a need in specialized sports care work.   Did you have any mentors in the industry? Definitely my parents, Bob and Theresa Viersma.  They always encouraged me…

Interview With An Installer: Mike Robinson

How did you get into the sports turf industry? I got into the green care industry in 1981, the year my son was born.  When I started my career I ran some lawn care companies.    But after doing that for a while and going to educational classes, I got bored and wanted something new. …