Committees play a pivotal role in shaping the trajectory of the Sports Field Management Association (SFMA). Annually, in early February, members are invited to volunteer for various committees. 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; consistently monitors the program and recommends enhancements to ensure that the program is the top achievement for sports field managers.
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 that is beneficial locally and nationally; 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 how this segment can help to 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 including bowling, golf and corn hole; suggests additional fundraising opportunities tied to conference.
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 the content, topics, presentation formats, speakers, and moderators for the conference; recommends ways to leverage conference education.
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 that SportsField Management magazine contains information relevant to the sports field manager; to provide ideas and contacts for articles for publication; to provide aesthetic and other recommendations on functionality and readability.
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; grow the international membership segment; support international efforts recognizing sports field management profession.
Chair: Simon Gumbrill
Board Liaison: Adam Thoms, Ph.D.
Members: Andre Amaral; Joe Breedon, CSFM; Abby McNeal, CSFM; Gregg Munshaw Ph.D.; Don Scholl, CSFM; Pamela Sherratt; Nathan Welch; Aaron Tipton; Jonathan Wolf; Mingying Xiang
FOY Awards
Judges the association’s awards program applicants selecting the Field of the Year winners; develop strategies to enhance the awards program.
Chair: Jeremy Driscoll, CSFM
Vice Chair: Glenn Lucas
Board Liaison: Jason DeMink, CSFM
Members: Jaxon Bailey, CSFM; Baoxin Chang; Brett Davis; Grant Davisson; Paul Hollis; Tim Legare, CSFM; Benjamin McIntyre; Alex Miller; Ross Rodriguez; Steve Ruckman, CSFM; Brett Teel; James VanSant; Kevin White, CSFM; Douglas Wildt, CSFM; Scott Wohlers; Derek York, CSFM
Finance & Audit
Provides oversight of the SFMA’s financial resources by reporting information to the Board of Directors. The Finance & Audit Committee shall be responsible for reviewing and recommending to the Board of Directors for approval: 1) annual budget; 2) financial policies; 3) investment policies and guidelines; 4) the annual audit or review.
Chair: Casey Carrick, CSFM
Members: Steve Lord, CSFM; Josh McPherson, CSFM; David Pinsonneault, CSFM; Jimmy Simpson, CSFM; Tim Van Loo, CSFM
Historical
Acquires, documents, and displays the history of the association (Both STMA and SFMA) and the sports field management profession.
Chair: John Mascaro
Board Liaison: Sun Roesslein, CSFM
Members: Matthew Arms, CSFM; Tom Burns; Mark Clay; Tom Curran; Samuel Doak; Ryan Ferguson, CSFM; Stephen Guise; Mike Hebrard; Tim Legare, CSFM; Eric Roberts, CSFM; Pamela Sherratt;
Innovative Awards
Judges the Innovative Awards program; ensures a fair judging process; enhances the program as necessary.
Chair: Jason Craft
Vice Chair: Lee VanMeeteren
Board Liaison: Lee VanMeeteren
Members: Ben Baumer, CSFM; Andy Beggs, CSFM; Noel Brusius, CSFM; Noel Harryman, CSFM; Tracey Hawkins; Alex Miller; Leanne Nadwidny; Sherese Parker; Scott Wohlers; Christopher Webb, CSFM
Member Advocacy
Develops strategies to advocate for the profession of sports field management and the knowledge and expertise of SFMA members to the general public and other athletic facility stakeholders.
Chair: Eric Harshman, CSFM
Vice Chair: Brian Bornino, CSFM
Members: Noah Bard; Brett Barker; C.J. Buck; Alan Dungey, CSFM; Jeff Fleetwood; Tessa Hospod; Christine Kermond; Steve Lord, CSFM; Rick Perruzzi, CSFM; Deanna Trusty; Leah Withrow
Member Resources
Develops educational and informational opportunities for members targeted to specific needs to enhance their personal and professional development.
Chair: Amanda Folk
Vice Chair: Jody Gill, CSFM
Board Liaison: Mitch Hooten
Members: Marc Connerly; Mark Elingburg; Jeff Fleetwood; Mike Goatley, Ph.D.; Christine Kermond; Tyler Morris, CSFM; Steve Ruckman, CSFM; Deanna Trusty; Lucas Van Ee; Jacob Winger
Membership Enhancement
Develops initiatives to drive association membership growth and retention; recommends programs that add value for each member.
Chair: Jeremy Driscoll, CSFM
Board Liaison: Jake Mays
Members: Frank Chaloupka; Wade Daley; Richard Douglas; Bradley Finn, CSFM; Amanda Gibson; Christine Kermond; Steve Lord, CSFM; Benjamin McIntyre; Blake Shinn; Deanna Trusty; Scott Wohlers; Jacob Winger
Scholarship
Judges the association’s SAFE scholarship program applicants; develops strategies to enhance the scholarship program and recommends them to the SAFE Board of Trustees.
Chair: Abby McNeal, CSFM
Vice Chair: Chrissie Segars, Ph.D.
Board Liaison: Matt Duncan, CSFM
Members: James Bergdoll, CSFM; Baoxin Chang; Gary Dickinson; Cliff Driver, CSFM; Jesse Driver, CSFM; Martin Kaufman, CSFM; Billy Pipp, CSFM; Ross Rodriguez; Christine Sionne; Grant Spear, CSFM; Matt Tobin; Kevin White, CSFM
Student Challenge
Develops the annual Student Challenge exam questions, answer key, and protocols; assist in proctoring the exam as needed. (Non-academic members only)
Chair: Sarah Martin, CSFM
Vice Chair: Matt Anderson, CSFM
Board Liaison: Sun Roesslein, CSFM
Members: Scott Bills, CSFM; Leah Brilman, Ph.D.; Samuel Doak; Matt Dudley, CSFM; Bradley Finn, CSFM; Colin Fulks; Alex Harter; Marc Moran, CSFM; James Rogers; Chrissie Segars, Ph.D.; Glenl Wear, CSFM; Kevin White, CSFM; Andrew Wright
Subject Matter Experts
A membership network willing to answer technical questions; to help answer interview questions at times; to review resources on the SFMA website for accuracy; periodically called on to review magazine articles; to work with the American Society for Testing & Materials on sports facility standards and recommendations as needed.
Chair: Tyler Carr, Ph.D.
Vice Chair: Weston Floyd, CSFM
Members: Matthew Arms, CSFM; Mike Blunck; Conlan Burbrink; Richard Douglas; Colin Fulks; Marc Moran, CSFM; Steve Ruckman, CSFM; Craig Sampsell, CSFM; Dan Sandor, Ph.D.; Chrissie Segars, Ph.D.; Don Scholl, CSFM; Ryan Storey, CSFM; Aaron Tipton