DALTON, Ga. — Fri. May 16th — AstroTurf, the industry leader in synthetic turf innovation, is pleased to announce Matthew Strother as the General Manager of the Northwest Region. With more than 30 years of experience in construction, facilities management, and strategic development, Strother brings a powerful combination of leadership and operational expertise to this new role.
A second-generation general contractor, Strother has overseen more than $1.5 billion in construction, infrastructure, design, and entitlement projects over the course of his career. His professional background includes a unique blend of construction oversight, debt and funding strategies, and coordination of large-scale teams, particularly within the educational sector across the western United States.
Strother’s extensive experience includes work on K-12 school campuses, athletic fields, special education facilities, high-end residential developments, commercial buildings, and public-private partnership projects. His proven ability to deliver high-quality results on time and within budget makes him ideally suited to lead AstroTurf’s continued growth throughout the Northwest.
In his new role as General Manager, Strother will lead regional business development and operations efforts, strengthen customer relationships, and help schools, municipalities, and sports organizations design and build premium athletic facilities powered by AstroTurf’s advanced turf systems.
Philip Snider, Chief Operating Officer of AstroTurf, expressed strong confidence in Strother’s capabilities: “Matt is a seasoned professional who understands every angle of the construction and athletic facility world. His ability to bridge funding, design, and execution is unmatched. We’re excited to see him lead the Northwest region, where his leadership will drive continued success for our clients and our team.”
AstroTurf continues to grow its national footprint by investing in regional leadership and delivering sport-specific systems that meet the highest standards of safety, performance, and sustainability.
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.
