FRESNO, Cali. — AstroTurf Corporation is pleased to announce Tom Burns as the new Regional Sales Manager for Northern California, strengthening the company’s presence in the Northwest. Based out of the Fresno, California AstroTurf hub, Burns brings more than 35 years of sales experience to the West Coast team, along with a deep-rooted connection to the region’s athletic and academic communities.
A former standout football player for the Fresno State Bulldogs, Burns has remained an active and respected figure in the Central Valley community for decades. His leadership style is shaped by a lifetime of discipline and achievement—not only in business, but also in the world of competitive powerlifting, where he continues to collect records and compete at an elite level as a senior athlete.
“We’re thrilled to welcome Tom to the AstroTurf family,” said Philip Snider, AstroTurf COO. “His longstanding relationships in the region, his passion for athletics, and his proven history in sales make him the ideal person to lead our efforts in Northern California. Tom brings unmatched energy, authenticity, and a commitment to excellence that perfectly reflects AstroTurf’s values.”
“Joining the AstroTurf team is an incredible opportunity to represent the most iconic brand in synthetic turf,” said Tom Burns, California Regional Sales Manager. “California is a competitive and innovative market, and I’m excited to bring AstroTurf’s cutting-edge products and customer-first approach to schools, parks, and sports facilities across the region.”
In his new role, Burns will focus on developing partnerships with schools, universities, and municipalities to deliver AstroTurf’s advanced synthetic turf systems—trusted by athletes and programs across the nation for safety, performance, and durability.
For more information about AstroTurf and its innovative turf solutions, please visit astroturf.com.
About AstroTurf® Corporation
AstroTurf® Corporation is the original inventor and innovator of synthetic sports surfacing, leading the industry for 60 years. Known for pioneering surfacing solutions, AstroTurf® Corporation delivers cutting-edge products focused on performance, safety, and sustainability.
The company’s portfolio includes AstroTurf® fields, the trusted name in synthetic turf; Rekortan® tracks, the benchmark for elite running surfaces; Laykold® courts, the premier choice for tennis and multi-sport court play; and SYNLawn®, the industry leader in residential and commercial landscaping solutions. These products are the original brands in their respective categories and set the standard for quality and innovation in sports and recreational surfacing.
AstroTurf® is dedicated to creating world-class sports and recreational environments that inspire athletes and elevate communities. For more information, visit astroturf.com.
About Sport Group
Sport Group is a leading designer, manufacturer and installer of artificial surfaces serving the global sports flooring, leisure and landscaping and industrial markets to over 70 countries globally. Headquartered in Burgheim, Germany, the company’s brand portfolio includes AstroTurf® (the iconic brand that invented the industry), Polytan®, SYNLawn®, LigaTurf®, Poligras®, Rekortan®, and Laykold®.
Sport Group is an industry leader in green technologies, pioneering sustainable products and services such as the world’s first carbon neutral soccer turf, the world’s first carbon zero field hockey turf and development of the industry’s first, and only, turf recycling facility capable of recycling EPDM rubber.
The company has approximately 2,400 employees and operates nine vertically integrated manufacturing facilities and 31 distribution centers across the Americas, EMEA and Asia-Pacific regions. For additional information about Sport Group, please visit sportgroup-holding.com.
