Best Practices in Field Painting w/ Brad Finn and Nick McKenna
Texas neighbors and University CSFMs, Brad Finn and Nick McKenna joined cohost Tyler Morris and Meg Kruger for a jam-packed Groundskeeper Chat. The duo reflected on their individual success this past year and the times they've been able to team up to help out industry peers and promote our industry.
Here's what you'll hear in this week's Groundskeeper Chat:
- Converting Kyle Field to host MLS and concerts
- University of Houston's new Football Operations Center
- Major life updates for the UH crew
- Honoring tradition vs. innovation in field painting
- Lastly, supporting and promoting our industry
A little bit more about our guest:
Nick McKenna, CSFM, is Assistant Athletics Director of Sports Fields at Texas A&M University and 2025 George Toma Golden Rake award winner. Brad Finn, CSFM, is the Associate Athletic Director of Grounds at the University of Houston.
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