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International Sales
Friso van den Berg
+ 31 6 14 31 26 33
friso.vandenberg@astroturf-eu.com
Canada
Kenny Gilman
514.923.9227
kgilman@astroturf.com
East Coast Sales Manager
Steve Coleman813.777.7677
scoleman@astroturf.com
Architectural Sales
Todd DeWolfe248.840.8074
tdewolfe@astroturf.com
Jason Berning816.509.3139
jberning@astroturf.com
Director of Cooperative Sales
Victoria Stringham
480.415.6300
vstringham@astroturf.com
NAIA Sales
Dan Harris913.522.0978
dharris@astroturf.com
Director of Baseball
G. Aaron Klotz517.902.4453
aklotz@astroturf.com
Director of Field Hockey
Andy Belles706.271.5654
abelles@astroturf.com
Melissa Vassalotti Twist267.872.0589
mvassalotti@astroturf.com
Director of Soccer
Carl Capellas216.409.7602
ccapellas@astroturf.com
A — L
Alabama
Speizio Stowers404.424.3280
sstowers@astroturf.com
Alaska
Jason Berning816.509.3139
jberning@astroturf.com
Gregg Swenson509.432.5216
gswenson@astroturf.com
Arizona
Jeff Raiger760.443.3888
jraiger@astroturf.com
Arkansas
Curtis Wilson469.984.5927
cwilson@astroturf.com
California
Southern California
Pat Cassa714.318.0763
pcassa@astroturf.com
Jeff Raiger760.443.3888
jraiger@astroturf.com
Central, Bay, Silicon Valley, and Sacramento
Dominick Berarducci559.612.9065
dberarducci@astroturf.com
Northern California
Greg Morales
408.335.5839
gmorales@astroturf.com
Colorado
Henri’ Childs303.718.0885
hchilds@astroturf.com
Connecticut
Bob Lord774.513.0020
blord@astroturf.com
Delaware
Melissa Vassalotti Twist267.872.0589
mvassalotti@astroturf.com
Florida
Steve Coleman813.777.7677
scoleman@astroturf.com
Georgia
Speizio Stowers404.424.3280
sstowers@astroturf.com
Hawaii
Jason Berning816.509.3139
jberning@astroturf.com
Idaho
Gregg Swenson509.432.5216
gswenson@astroturf.com
Illinois
Rob Mitchell312.221.7708
rmitchell@astroturf.com
Indiana
Rob Mitchell312.221.7708
rmitchell@astroturf.com
Iowa
Jim Savoca512.635.2621
jsavoca@astroturf.com
Kansas
Jim Savoca512.635.2621
jsavoca@astroturf.com
Kentucky
Garrett Bare336.468.7239
gbare@astroturf.com
L — N
Louisiana
Speizio Stowers404.424.3280
sstowers@astroturf.com
Maine
Bob Lord774.513.0020
blord@astroturf.com
Maryland
Steve Coleman813.777.7677
scoleman@astroturf.com
Massachusetts
Bob Lord774.513.0020
blord@astroturf.com
Michigan
G. Aaron Klotz517.902.4453
aklotz@astroturf.com
Minnesota
Troy Johnson612.210.1946
tajohnson@astroturf.com
Mississippi
Speizio Stowers404.424.3280
sstowers@astroturf.com
Missouri
St. Louis Area:
Rob Mitchell312.221.7708
rmitchell@astroturf.com
Outside St. Louis:
Jim Savoca512.635.2621
jsavoca@astroturf.com
Montana
Gregg Swenson509.432.5216
gswenson@astroturf.com
Nebraska
Jim Savoca512.635.2621
jsavoca@astroturf.com
Nevada
Jeff Raiger760.443.3888
jraiger@astroturf.com
New Hampshire
Bob Lord774.513.0020
blord@astroturf.com
New Jersey
Northern New Jersey
Aden Twer215.720.6644
atwer@astroturf.com
Southern New Jersey
Melissa Vassalotti Twist267.872.0589
mvassalotti@astroturf.com
New Mexico
Henri’ Childs303.718.0885
hchilds@astroturf.com
New York
Eastern Region
Aden Twer215.720.6644
atwer@astroturf.com
Western Region
Dan Isaac440.840.8220
disaac@astroturf.com
North Carolina
Garrett Bare336.468.7239
gbare@astroturf.com
North Dakota
Jim Savoca512.635.2621
jsavoca@astroturf.com
O — W
Ohio
Dan Isaac440.840.8220
disaac@astroturf.com
Oklahoma
Curtis Wilson469.984.5927
cwilson@astroturf.com
Oregon
Gregg Swenson509.432.5216
gswenson@astroturf.com
Pennsylvania
Eastern Region
Melissa Vassalotti Twist267.872.0589
mvassalotti@astroturf.com
Western Region
Carl Capellas216.409.7602
ccapellas@astroturf.com
Rhode Island
Dave Wheaton413.426.3789
dwheaton@astroturf.com
South Carolina
Garrett Bare336.468.7239
gbare@astroturf.com
South Dakota
Jim Savoca512.635.2621
jsavoca@astroturf.com
Tennessee
Garrett Bare336.468.7239
gbare@astroturf.com
Texas
North & East Texas
469.984.5927
cwilson@astroturf.com
Central Texas, West and Southwest Texas, and the Panhandle
512.745.4603
jayoung@astroturf.com
Utah
Henri’ Childs303.718.0885
hchilds@astroturf.com
Vermont
Bob Lord774.513.0020
blord@astroturf.com
Virginia
Garrett Bare336.468.7239
gbare@astroturf.com
Washington
Gregg Swenson509.432.5216
gswenson@astroturf.com
Washington, DC
Anthony Meley336.451.7047
ameley@astroturf.com
West Virginia
Carl Capellas216.409.7602
ccapellas@astroturf.com
Wisconsin
Rob Mitchell312.221.7708
rmitchell@astroturf.com
Wyoming
Henri’ Childs303.718.0885
hchilds@astroturf.com
Steve Coleman comes to AstroTurf after eleven years as Vice President of Sales Operations for ProGrass. He graduated from the University of South Florida with a degree in Education and followed that up at USF with a Master’s degree in Educational Leadership. Prior to entering the turf industry, Steve spent fifteen years as a teacher and Assistant Athletic Director in Tampa. He is married to Robin with two kids, Dane & Colbie. Steve is full of energy and enthusiasm and we are all just going to have to try to keep with him.
A graduate of the Central Michigan University Recreation Facility Management program, Todd DeWolfe began his career managing a sports facility in 1996. He continued working for companies that built sports facilities, which led to his introduction into synthetic turf in 1998. In 2001, Todd began working for ProGrass as Sales Manager and worked his way to Vice President of Sales and Development. Growing up in a family excavation company only helped his knowledge in the world of turf construction. Todd is excited to take his next step in the turf industry as the Midwest Vice President of Sales for AstroTurf.
Jason Berning is AstroTurf’s VP of Sales for the Western Region, covering 18 states. He is entering his 16th year in the turf industry and has grown his region significantly to be one of the most successful construction divisions in the country. Jason has been a lifetime athlete, continuing through today as a youth coach and adult participant. He has vast experience, specializing in customer consultative advice, like municipalities, using cooperative purchasing contracts where it is appropriate. He has been an industry leader in finding financing solutions to aid buyers. He is involved in the Stadium Manager’s Association Group and is active with many local civic clubs and activities.
Dan Harris serves as AstroTurf’s liaison to the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics. Through a 26 year legacy, he left his footprint on athletics at Baker University and at the NAIA. Dan was named the Region V Athletic Director of the year in 2002, and the NAIA National Athletic Director of the Year in 2003 and 2009. He was twice named to the prestigious central division NACDA Director of the Year in 2003 and 2009. Dan served on many committees including the NAIA Council of Athletic Administrators, the NAIA National Coordinating Committee, and the NAIA National Administrative Council. Dan retired from his position in 2009 and his retirement dream came true with his induction into the Baker University Athletic Hall of Fame.
As Director of Baseball Operations for AstroTurf’s Eastern Division, Aaron Klotz brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to his customers. As well as his extensive experience as a player and a coach, Aaron comes to AstroTurf with professional experience from ProGrass where he was the Vice President of Sales and Marketing. He has personally been involved in over 200 synthetic turf football and baseball projects. He is a member of the Synthetic Turf Council, the American Baseball Coaches Association, and is an active voter for the College Baseball Hall of Fame Foundation. He resides in Adrian, Michigan with his wife, Alison, and his son, Logan, and daughter, Lexie. When Aaron is not working he can be found on coaching on the baseball diamond.
Andy Belles began his career in sports surfacing in 1977 in his hometown of Ft. Lauderdale estimating tennis, turf and track projects. His career in this industry spans 5 decades. Andy has been involved in the design, manufacturing, sales and installation of tennis, turf and track surfaces, both domestically and internationally. He holds several patents or pending patents including the Magic Carpet II System of which he is co-patent holder along with Ryan Paris. He currently manages Field Hockey in the US and Canada as well as Patents, Trademarks and Copyrights for AstroTurf. Finally, Andy assists in the sale and distribution of AstroTurf products in the international market.
Melissa Vassalotti Twist serves AstroTurf as a Regional Sales Manager in New Jersey. She played Field Hockey at the University of Maryland where she won three National Championships and three ACC Championships (on an AstroTurf field). Melissa carried her knowledge of the game into coaching at American University and Georgetown University, where she earned a Masters degree in Sports Industry Management. Since then, she has gained experience in managing product sales and fostering the growth of elite level sporting equipment. In addition to Melissa’s duties as a Regional Sales Manager, she will also serve the company as a Field Hockey Specialist.
Carl Capellas serves as AstroTurf’s National Director of Soccer and oversees all aspects of the company’s soccer products, sales, sponsorships and collaborations with our soccer partners around the world. He specializes in FIFA Certification. Carl has been instrumental in developing relationships with sports consulting, facility management, and construction companies, as well as the conduction of feasibility studies. He has been involved in every aspect of over 100 projects including sales, financing, corporate sponsorships, client relations, and operations. Before entering the turf business, Carl was a men’s soccer coach for 15 years at such places as The University of Akron, Hiram College, Case Western Reserve University and Marshall University.
Speizio serves AstroTurf as the Regional Sales Manager for the states of Alabama and North Georgia. He attended Hart County HS in Hartwell, GA where he excelled in football, basketball, track, and tennis. He received a full scholarship in football and basketball from The Citadel, where he graduated with a BS in Business Administration. Speizio comes to AstroTurf with a strong background in synthetic turf and Engineering Sales, so he fully understands the complexities and demands that a project may present.
Gregg Swenson serves AstroTurf as the Regional Sales Manager for Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and Montana. Gregg is a newcomer to the turf industry but has a lot of knowledge and insights to offer about what coaches and athletes face day in and day out having been a coach in the game of baseball for over 25 years. A native of Olympia, WA, he has had coaching stops at the University of Portland, University of Washington, Washington State among others. With an extensive track record of awards and achievements, there is strong evidence that Gregg will fit in nicely with the AstroTurf family.
Jeff Raiger, an industry expert with more than 20 years of successful construction industry experience, has a proven ability to foster relationships with all stakeholders involved. Jeff knows that people buy from people and that integrity, sincerity, transparency and trust are the foundation for all healthy long-term partnerships. His vision and ability to nurture relationships lead to long-term solutions and success. He is most fulfilled when clients return to do business again.
Curtis Wilson is the AstroTurf Regional Sales Manager for North Texas. To say that football is in his blood is an understatement. Curtis played center and was a Captain for the University of Missouri. He was drafted in 1989 by the New England Patriots and later played for the Detroit Lions and in NFL Europe. His son, Cody, started at fullback for the University of Tulsa. His son, Roman, was a FCS All-American wide receiver at Princeton and his son, Micah, currently is a redshirt freshman quarterback at Mizzou. After Curtis’ football career, he worked in national ministry speaking in over 500 high schools nationwide. He was self-employed for 15 years before spending 3 years with an AstroTurf distributor. Curtis is enjoying his 30th year of marriage with his wife Shelly.
Pat enters his third year with AstroTurf in Southern California and fifth in the turf industry. A So Cal native, Pat earned his degree in Philosophy from the University of California Riverside. Pat played college baseball at Arizona State University and was also a member of the 2007 Big West Conference Champion Baseball team at UCR. Pat’s background in sports enables him to help clients build better fields with a focus on sport specific performance, safety and ultimately the best long term investment.
Dominick Berarducci was born in Southern Wisconsin and grew up on Chicago's North Shore. He excelled in the fine arts and also developed interests in Military History, Martial Arts, bodybuilding and motorcycles. With ten years of experience in the turf industry, Dominick has truly found a home at AstroTurf. He has been reunited with his mentor, Jim Savoca, and his long time turf partner, David DiGeronimo. Dominick, along with David founded and spearheaded the green alternative infill revolution on the West Coast which is also rapidly spreading across the nation. He currently resides in Fresno, California.
Henri’ Childs serves AstroTurf as the Regional Sales Manager for Utah. He attended Shawnee Mission West High School in Overland Park, KA. While there, Henri played basketball, football, and ran track. He graduated in 1998, accepting a scholarship to play football at the University of Kansas. After playing for the Jayhawks for two years, Henri’ transferred to Colorado State University. After three successful years at CSU, he graduated with a degree in Health Exercise and Science and signed on with the Kansas City Chiefs. They allocated him to NFL Europe where he played for one year before signing with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the Canadian Football League. Henri’ spent one year with the Blue Bombers and two years with the Saskatchewan Rough Riders, winning a Grey Cup Championship in 2007.
Bob Lord has been with AstroTurf for two years as the New England Regional Sales Manager covering the states of Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont and Connecticut. He is an alumnus of the University of Maryland, and later became an educator and football coach for 25 years. Upon leaving coaching, he worked for NFL Football Operations as the New England Regional Director of the High School Development Program. He currently is with NFL Officiating as the East Regional Director of Scouting, and he is also the Director of the NFL Football Officiating Academy Northeast. Bob relies on his vast coaching and sales knowledge to provide his customers with the best possible buying experience.
Rob Mitchell earned a Bachelor’s in Sport Studies from DeMontfort University in Bedford, England and an MBA in Sports Management from DePaul University. He coached youth soccer for 20 years and has been a Director of Coaching at youth soccer organizations for 9 years. He has coached at the Illinois state level with the Olympic Development program and has coaching licenses from US Soccer, NSCAA and UEFA (English FA). Rob has worked at AstroTurf since 2014. The most notable project that he has been a part of is the Madison Area Technical College (NJCAA level), including the first fully synthetic softball only collegiate field.
Let’s Go! That has always been Jim Savoca’s personal motto as he is always ready to move forward. Jim wants to help customers find solutions for their playing field needs. He is entering his 39th year in the turf business and has worked in every aspect of the industry. Jim grew up just outside Cleveland and attended Ohio State where he played for Woody Hayes from 1974 to 1978. After graduation, he worked for Monsanto, the inventors of AstroTurf. Jim has sold conventional AstroTurf, moved into the heavily infilled versions and now spends a lot of time on our latest invention, AstroTurf DT. He lives in Austin, Texas and runs the Pacific Southwest Region for AstroTurf.
Garrett Bare serves as AstroTurf’s Regional Sales Manager for Tennessee and Kentucky. Prior to joining the company, Garrett was a regional salesperson for Sports Construction Management. He also coached on the Alleghany High School baseball staff for five years. Garrett earned a B.S. in Biology from Lenoir-Rhyne University where he also played baseball for two years. He is a native of Sparta, NC where he currently resides.
Troy Johnson has been in the synthetic turf industry since 2003. He is a Navy veteran that worked on reconnaissance aircraft and more. After the Navy, Troy worked at Northwestern Airlines and later joined the 934th Airlift Wing to work on C-130s. He attended college to study Avionics and while there his instructor told him about backyard putting greens. That got Troy started installing golf greens. While looking for a synthetic turf solution for playground surfacing he went to a conference in Dalton, GA where he met the people at AstroTurf. Troy joined the AstroTurf family in 2015 to provide synthetic grass solutions from large athletic fields to small installations like baseball infields. Troy has seen many advancements in the synthetic turf industry from honeycomb fibrillated fields to the new alternative infill/pad systems and looks forward to helping you will all of your synthetic turf grass needs.
Aden Twer serves AstroTurf as a Regional Sales Manager in New Jersey. A native of suburban Philadelphia, Aden holds a Bachelor’s degree from Gettysburg College where he was a sprinter on the track team and a four-year starter on the football team. He led the nation in yards per catch as wide receiver and holds college’s all-time records in receiving yards and touchdowns. Aden brings strong interpersonal and leadership skills to AstroTurf and adds a lot to an already strong team.
Dan Isaac covers all of Indiana and Ohio for AstroTurf. He received his Bachelor’s degree in Education from the University of Akron. Prior to joining AstroTurf, Dan worked for a dealer in the construction and the installation of synthetic turf fields. He also spent fifteen years in municipal sales and several other years in construction and project management including residential construction and mechanical contracting. Dan has been married 20 years and is the proud father of three boys.
Dave Wheaton is the Regional Vice President of Sales for the Northeast region. Dave joined AstroTurf in September of 2006 bringing with him over 20 years of sales and project management experience in the commercial construction industry. He is responsible for managing the regional sales team and distributor network and he develops plans and strategies for developing business and achieving the company’s regional sales goals. Dave attended the Hun School of Princeton and Cornell University where he majored in Agricultural Economics. A sports enthusiast, Dave is an avid golfer and fisherman. He is also the president of the Western Massachusetts Chapter of U.S. Lacrosse.
Anthony Meley has been with AstroTurf for seven years. He lives in Summerfield, NC and is the Regional Sales Manager for North Carolina, South Carolina and Southern Virginia. Originally from Farmingdale, New York, Anthony was a four-year captain and starter for Greensboro College. He also spent three years as the Lacrosse coach at Greensboro College. He and his wife, Lee, are the proud parents two sons, Michael and Will, and a daughter, Peyton.