VSTMA - Key Persons


Andrew Miller

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Board of Directors
  • Membership
The purpose of the Membership Committee is to expand VSTMA membership in all regions of the Commonwealth by bringing awareness of sports turf management while retaining current members by meeting their needs.

Brian Hinkley - Chairman, VP

Job Titles:
  • Chairman
  • Vice President
  • Vice President of the Board of Directors
The purpose of the Awards Committee is to recognize excellence through the VSTMA Awards Program and judging applications to select the Chapter's "Field of the Year" winners.

Chris Webb - Chairman, President

Job Titles:
  • Chairman
  • President
  • President of the Board of Directors
The purpose of the Bylaws Committee is to maintain VSTMA's bylaws and propose amendments so that the bylaws continue to outline and guide the Chapter's operations and activities.

Dr. Daniel Sandor

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Board of Directors
  • Category 6 - Education / Extension

Dr. Michael Goatley

Job Titles:
  • Board Advisor
  • Member of the Board of Directors

Edward Jones

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Board of Directors

Greg Austin

Job Titles:
  • Secretary
  • Secretary of the Board of Directors

Jared King

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Board of Directors

Joey Elmore - Chairman

Job Titles:
  • Chairman
  • Member of the Board of Directors
The purpose of the Sponsorship Committee is to create and maintain an annual VSTMA sponsorship program while actively engaging with businesses within the sports turf industry to provide ongoing financial support for the Chapter.

John Crain

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Board of Directors

John Whitty

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Board of Directors
  • Education
The purpose of the Education Committee is to recommend useful topics that will reinforce basics and/or provide new information on developing and maintaining safe and superior playing conditions for sports fields.

Kyle White - Treasurer

Job Titles:
  • Finance
  • Treasurer
  • Treasurer of the Board of Directors
The purpose of the Finance Committee is to manage and report VSTMA's finances and propose an annual budget to the Chapter's Board of Directors by October 31 st each year.

Mark Roberts

Job Titles:
  • Immediate past President
  • Member of the Board of Directors
  • Nominating
The purpose of the Nominating Committee is to source and recommend VSTMA members who are interested in serving on the Chapter's Board of Directors.

Matt Austin

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Board of Directors

Melissa Dornan

Job Titles:
  • Executive Director
  • Member of the Board of Directors

Patrick Coakley

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Board of Directors
  • Category 5 - Commercial

Salem Red Sox

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Board of Directors