Pioneer Athletics

Congratulations are in order for our Employee of the 1st Quarter, Steve Frederick! Since joining our team, Steve has made a tremendous impact at Pioneer. From improving internal production processes, redesigning stripers to implementing capital improvement projects, Steve’s contributions are vital to our success. Steve, thank you for your commitment and for inspiring those around you. We’re proud to have you as part of our team! Congratulations on Employee of the Quarter, keep up the great work!

"I keep coming in, day in and day out, for the people I work with" - Josh Lenz, @ Arizona State University Athletic Field Manager Catch a glimpse of what paint day looks like for the ASU Grounds Crew as their entire team comes together to set the stage for the Sun Devils!

Longevity. One of the first things that resonates with anyone who has the chance to meet our team. Long term commitment/dedication is one of Pioneer's core values and something we love to aspire to when we bring someone new on board. This past week we celebrated the longevity of 3 Pioneer teammates who have committed their careers to making us better. Joe Biltz (35 years), Bobbi Paul (30 years) and Melvin Tate (17 years) all embody the best of Pioneer and we wish them each a happy retirement. Your Pioneer family will always be here!

To the average sports fan, the work of a sports field manager often goes unnoticed. That's why we take great pride in putting our customers in the spotlight and featuring their incredible craft. Our latest MVP crew feature showcases game day prep with the Pittsburgh Steelers crew, led by Sports Field Manager, Tom Goyne.

Our creative team has been busy on-site with customers capturing the behind the scenes work of theses incredible crews! Stay tuned for some exciting projects coming your way ??

Help us in congratulating our Senior Graphic Designer, Jonathan Botero, on 10 years with Pioneer! Jonathan has played a pivotal role in much of the brand we all know as Pioneer today and we're so glad he's on our team. Thank you Jonathan for an incredible 10 years, cheers to many more!

"What do you do for work?" Where do we even start!? We take pride in being apart of a niche industry that helps set the stage for some of our biggest cultural and community events. With the mission of helping our customers star in their roles, on and off the playing field, at Pioneer we want to ensure our customers succeed, whether they're preparing for the local Friday night lights game or the SuperBowl. We celebrate this industry, the opportunities and the people who make it all possible.

Congratulations to our 2024 Pioneers in the Field class member, Corey Levine for being honored with his organization's Administrator of the Year award, for the second year in a row! Corey's achievements reflect the dedication he has to our industry, his community and his craft, congrats Corey! Following our National Conference this year, we paid Corey a visit as he prepared for a preseason softball game. ? Corey's full Pioneers in the Field story can be found here: https://lnkd.in/gyJE3PYQ

At Pioneer we love helping sports turf mangers brand themselves within their organizations as the highly technical professionals they are! For years SFM's have often trademarked themselves as the "magic elves behind the scenes". As the start of a new season ramps up here, we encourage groundskeepers to step into the light. Visibility for one, is visibility for all in our profession. We truly believe that visibility can help combat some of the challenges our industry and our members face. ? Host Coach/Team Introductions: put a face to the field. Help coaches and players understand the role of your crew in the game. Opening up that line of communication can bring everyone to solutions, quicker! ? Create a Crew Social Media Profile: put a fun spin on branding by allowing user groups to learn about the day to day of your crew. Social media can be a useful tool for weather and schedule updates while putting our profession in the spotlight. ? Establish User Group Guidelines: post rules/suggestions for teams and players in locker rooms, dugouts and facilities. Gentle reminders to clean up after themselves or to be considerate of game day fields, etc. ? Engage User Groups in Our Industry: tap into the athlete labor pool by promoting our profession with the athletes using your facility. Whether they choose to look further into the job or become an advocate, the more people that know about sports field management as a career option, the better.

Help us in congratulating our Employee of the Quarter, Reyshonne Pratcher! As our Production Supervisor, Reyshonne’s Employee of the Quarter award highlights his contributions, dedication, and expertise in ensuring a high-quality paint production team.?He is not just a top performer but also a team player who inspires others to do their best and fosters a positive work environment.