Dalton, GA – AstroTurf®, the inventor and leading innovator of synthetic turf, announces Gary Jones as its new Director of Marketing. Gary was promoted from his previous role as Communications Manager for AstroTurf®. In that capacity, he was responsible for all internal and external messaging for the company and also managed the company’s sponsorship and advertising programs. Gary’s new role will be to lead the marketing efforts of one of the most iconic brands in all of sports.
Commenting on the promotion, Rich Jordan, AstroTurf Vice President of Business Development and Marketing said, “Gary has been responsible for growing AstroTurf’s social media and digital presence to the undisputed leadership position within our industry. His ability to think creatively and articulate our many value propositions across our product lines will be instrumental in delivering our marketing initiatives that support and help drive our sales success.”
Gary is a graduate of Auburn University and has over 25 years of sales and marketing experience with various types of businesses, products, and events. He lives in Calhoun, GA with his wife Christa and has two daughters, Ansley and Elise.
About AstroTurf®
For athletes and sport enthusiasts, AstroTurf® has redefined the way the game is played. The brand offers advanced, state-of-the-art, multi-sport and specialized synthetic turf systems with proprietary engineered technologies. A growing number of high schools, colleges, professional sports teams and municipalities continue to select AstroTurf-branded products for their premium quality, technical superiority, and safety. To learn more, visit AstroTurf’s website at www.astroturf.com.