AstroTurf Great Lakes Welcomes Bryan Payton as Illinois Sales Manager
Novi, MI – AstroTurf® Great Lakes is proud to announce the addition of Bryan Payton as the new Sales Manager for the state of Illinois. Payton brings a wealth of experience from the world of athletics, having most recently worked as Director of Recruiting for Northwestern University Football and previously competing professionally in the Canadian Football League (CFL).
In his new role, Payton will focus on expanding AstroTurf’s presence in Illinois, strengthening relationships with schools, universities, and sports organizations, and continuing to deliver the highest standard of customer service that AstroTurf is known for.
“Bryan’s background as both a collegiate coach and a professional athlete makes him an incredible asset to our team,” said Todd DeWolfe, President of AstroTurf Great Lakes. “He understands firsthand the importance of quality playing surfaces to athletes and coaches, and he brings a competitive drive and leadership mentality that will help us grow and serve our customers in Illinois.”
Payton’s athletic and recruiting background uniquely positions him to connect with athletic directors, coaches, and administrators who value innovation, safety, and performance on the field.
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“I’m truly excited to be joining the AstroTurf family, a company that has set the standard for innovation and excellence in the sports surface industry,” said Payton. “AstroTurf’s commitment to quality, performance, and player safety has made it a trusted partner for programs across the country, and I look forward to contributing to that legacy.
“From the moment AstroTurf Great Lakes called me to be a candidate for this opportunity, I have been treated with the utmost respect and mentorship. It is an honor to be part of a team that not only leads the market but also invests in helping athletes, coaches, and communities achieve their goals.”
AstroTurf Great Lakes is the exclusive distributor of AstroTurf products in the region, delivering premium synthetic turf systems for football, baseball, soccer, softball, and multipurpose facilities.
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.
