Sports Turf Manager Association

Past President

Mike Andresen, CSFM
Iowa State University
Ames, IA

Mike Andresen, CSFM, joined the Iowa State University Athletic Department as Turf Manager in 1996. That fall STMA named Jack Trice Field its College/University Field of the Year. Mike and his crew were recognized by Landscape Managment as an "LM 100" Top Green Industry Organization. The Iowa Board of Regents recognized Mike for his dedication to the athletic and academic mission of the University. Mike presently serves as Facilities and Grounds Manager for Iowa State University Athletics. Prior to ISU, Mike served as the Iowa Cubs Head Groundskeeper and was honored twice as the Groundskeeper of the Year.

Mike earned an A.A. degree from Grand View College in Des Moines and an A.A.S. degree in Commercial Horticulture from Des Moines Area Community College. He became certified in 2000. He serves on the board for the Iowa Alliance of Environmental Concerns. Mike has served as a Board Member and President of the Iowa Turfgrass Institute and the Iowa Sports Turf Managers Association.

He has served on the STMA board since 2000, has held the offices of Secretary, President-Elect President.

Vision:
I am humbled and honored to serve STMA. The friendships that have resulted benefit my employer and me daily. We are a group of talented and hard working people who have a "dream job". Knowing we contribute positively to players and fans recreation and competition experience is very gratifying. With that comes a responsibility to keep the public's confidence and respect for our profession at the highest level. Educating members and the public is our key mission. When anyone wants to know and understand how to upgrade and maintain playing surfaces STMA needs to be their resource. I feel that our chapters have a responsibility to teach management practices that upgrade the quality of playing surfaces in their local area. I take seriously the responsibility of being a CSFM and encourage every member to achieve that standard. Become active and help guide STMA to even greater heights. Many hands make short work. Your voice, passion, and effort make all the difference!