Recently Derek McKee, one of our principals and a co-founder of Verde Design, was elected as Bay Area Vice President of Sports Turf Managers Association (STMA). STMA hosts events for influential peers and keeps our team up-to-date on the latest tips and tools for turf management that we share with clients.

STMA is a non-profit, professional association for the men and women who manage outdoor sports fields worldwide. Since 1981, it has been providing education and practical knowledge in the art and science of sports field management. The single goal of STMA’s 2,600+ members is to manage sports field playing surfaces to the safest level possible. Members and those involved in the sports industry rely on STMA for timely and relevant information on best management practices.