TURF CERTIFICATION - Key Persons


Cameron McIntosh

Job Titles:
  • Project Manager
Cameron joins ASTC as a highly experienced Sports Manager and Administrator with over 12 years in the field both nationally and internationally. Cameron has worked with numerous schools, sporting clubs, tertiary institutes, National and State Sporting Organizations in the planning, implementation and delivery of best practice sporting projects. Qualifications 2015 Diploma of Project Management, Global Training Institute

Matt Roche

Job Titles:
  • Director
  • Director & Principal Turf Consultant
  • Director of Australian Sports Turf Consultants
Matt Roche is the Director of Australian Sports Turf Consultants. Matt has over 20 years' experience in the sports turf industry and was previously employed as the Senior Research Scientist within the Queensland Governments former turf research program. Matt has provided consultancy services to major sport facilities, sporting clubs and local councils across Australia. Matt is frequently asked to present on the latest research, technical improvements within the turf industry at state and national conferences and workshops. Matt Roche is also the developer of TurfFinder.com. Turf Finder is an independent web site developed to provide factual information to assist professional turf managers and homeowners on selecting the best available turfgrass to meet their needs and how to maintain it Qualifications 2013 Master of Philosophy, Turf Science, University of Queensland

Prue Roche

Job Titles:
  • Business Development
Prue worked for the University of Queensland as an Alumni Engagement Officer for 11 years. Prue started with ASTC in November 2022 to strengthen ASTC's capabilities in project delivery and engagement.

Ryan Tracey

Job Titles:
  • Superintendent
  • Sports Turf Technician
Ryan is a qualified superintendent and comes to ASTC with over 13 years' experience in sport turf management, including cricket, golf and lawn bowls. He has extensive experience in elite stadia, and turf research & development. Ryan holds a Cert IV in Turf Management and Cert III in Horticulture. Qualifications Present Graduate Certificate, Agriculture, University of Queensland