| WAYNE,
PA - June 20, 2007 - Sprinturf, the leading U.S.
based provider of artificial and synthetic playing
surfaces, today announced that Jim Kilmeade has
been appointed Director of Soccer Development
for North America. In his new role, Kilmeade will
manage Sprinturf’s rapidly expanding soccer
relationships and partnerships with organizations
like United Soccer Leagues (USL) and the Youth
Soccer Club Network.
Sprinturf is the official synthetic turf of USL,
the largest organization of elite-level soccer
leagues in North America. The USL has over 100
unique owners who operate clubs in its four senior
leagues: USL First Division (USL-1), USL Second
Division (USL-2), Premier Development League (PDL),
and W-League. Additionally, over 700 elite youth
teams compete in its national youth leagues, the
Super Y-League (boys and girls ages 13-17) and
Super-20 League, across 10 geographic divisions
of the U.S. and Canada.
“We are thrilled to have Jim take on this
expanded role and help us grow our North American
soccer operations,” said Stanley H. Greene,
president and CEO of Sprinturf. “Sprinturf
is committed to providing safe, high performance
synthetic fields to the sport of soccer, and we
look forward to continuing to build momentum in
the sport.”
“I have spent the bulk of my career promoting
and supporting the sport of soccer, and was struck
by Sprinturf’s commitment to the sport and
their superior technology and services,”
said Jim Kilmeade, director of Soccer Operations.
“Sprinturf has repeatedly demonstrated its
dedication to the betterment of the sport and
I look forward to contributing to their efforts
moving forward.”
Prior to joining Sprinturf, Kilmeade was the vice
president of marketing and communications for
the United Soccer Leagues. He also served as general
manager of the Long Island Rough Riders, a USL
club team, and head of Umbro North America.
“Jim’s background and experience are
tremendous assets to both Sprinturf and USL,”
said Tim Holt, Executive Vice President and CEO
of USL. “The addition of Jim further demonstrates
Sprinturf’s serious commitment to soccer
in the US and Canada.”
Kilmeade is the most recent addition to Sprinturf’s
rapidly expanding team. In May, the company announced
a private equity buy out and brought on a new
executive team including seasoned executive Stanley
H. Greene as president and CEO, along with an
all-star Board of Directors including legendary
investor Warren V. “Pete” Musser,
Super Bowl winning Coach Dick Vermeil and former
head of U.S. Naval Academy Tom Lynch.
About
Sprinturf
Sprinturf
is the leading U.S. based provider of Synthetic
and Artificial playing surfaces. The Company possesses
advanced technology, including the “all
rubber” infill and playing surface patent.
This technology is specifically targeted at providing
superior safety and performance for all users
from professional and college athletes to young
children. The Company has delivered over 300 completed
fields and playing surfaces across North America
and Europe. Customers have included The Philadelphia
Eagles; The University of Pennsylvania and UCLA.
More information about the Company can be found
at www.sprinturf.com
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