DALTON, GA — AstroTurf® has named AstroTurf Great Lakes its Distributor of the Year, recognizing a landmark year of performance and growth that included more than five dozen field installations across the region. The award reflects Great Lakes’ consistent execution, customer-first approach, and expanding impact across high school, collegiate, and community athletics.
From major athletic environments such as Michigan Wolverines athletics to some of the region’s most recognized local programs, AstroTurf Great Lakes continues to play a defining role in the Great Lakes regional sports landscape. In communities where Friday nights matter as much as championship weekends, their work supports everything from high-profile facilities to rivalry matchups like Kalamazoo Central vs. Loy Norrix, helping ensure programs have dependable surfaces built for consistent play and long-term use.
The Distributor of the Year recognition also underscores the leadership and long-term commitment of Todd DeWolfe, whose dedication to both the AstroTurf brand and the broader sports surfacing industry has helped drive sustained regional momentum.
With the Director of Sales, Mark Staten’s longstanding athletics background in addition to the commitment of Ryan Anderson & Rob Norman, the sky is the limit for this talented sales team. We have seen massive wins from this team and under Todd’s leadership the trifecta of Knowledge, Relationships, and Tenacity will propel them even further in 2026.
“Todd DeWolfe of AstroTurf Great Lakes has been a steady force in this industry and an unwavering advocate for the AstroTurf brand for years,” said Phillip Snider, Chief Operating Officer, AstroTurf®. “His long-standing commitment to his knowledge and standards of the industry have made a meaningful impact not only on AstroTurf Great Lakes, but on AstroTurf’s growth as a whole. This award reflects the culture Todd has built and the results his team continues to deliver year after year.”
With a record year in 2025 and increasing demand for multi-field complexes, high school stadium upgrades, and collegiate-level performance surfaces, AstroTurf Great Lakes is positioned for continued expansion in 2026, remaining at the center of athletics in the region and setting the pace for excellence across AstroTurf’s distributor network.
“We’re ecstatic here at Team ATGL to accept the AstroTurf Distributor of the Year Award,” said Todd DeWolfe, AstroTurf Great Lakes President. “We have exceeded our own expectations in three years, and this affirms our commitment to growth through quality people, excellent service, and high customer satisfaction. Tremendous people do tremendous things, and we are lucky to have a great & experienced staff. From all of us at ATGL, thank you! A special thanks to John, Justin, Ken, David, Mark, Caden, Ryan, Rob, Alex, Greg, Darren, Jannya, Javier, Elverado, Evan, Wade & Dan for being the backbone of ATGL.”
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.
