TURF TALK WITH TODD - THE MAN, THE LEGEND, THE QUALIFIED EXPERT
Did you know our very own Todd Smith (star of Turf Talk with Todd) has worked on 100’s of turf-related projects in his career? A few examples are the Denver Broncos Practice Facility, Real Salt Lake Training Center, and almost ALL of the major colleges in the state of Colorado (most on multiple occasions).
Over the years Todd has not only earned accreditations including Ph.D., PE, LEED AP, and Certified Field Builder (natural and synthetic certifications) but he's also been stockpiling 40+ years of experience in, you guessed it, TURF! He has a strong background in public and private sector work for recreation, including overseeing the design and installation of hundreds of synthetic and natural playing fields, running tracks, parks, and athletic facilities. He has provided expert witness evaluation, reporting, and testimony for previously constructed facilities. As Executive Vice President, Todd’s operational knowledge coupled with his ability to connect with people allows R&R to foster sustainable relationships with clients, partners, and colleagues far beyond the individual project.
Watch episodes Turf Talk with Todd Now:
Ep. 1: Natural vs. Synthetic
Ep. 2: The Evolution of Synthetic Turf
Learn about The Nuances of Sports Field Designs in the episodes below!
Ep. 3: The Nuances of Baseball Field Design (Part 1)
Ep. 4: The Nuances of Baseball Field Design (Part 2)
Ep. 5: The Nuances of Football Field Layout
Still not convinced that there's no better person to educate and assist with your parks and recreation questions than Todd Smith? Learn more about our resident Expert in Turf by clicking the link below and take a deeper dive into a very impressive list of some of Todd's projects like...the Houston Astros Minute Maid Field!
Todd’s Sport & Recreation Project Highlights over the past 40 years:
PROFESSIONAL
o Houston Astros Minute Maid Field
o Minnesota Twins Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome
o Real Salt Lake Training Center
o Denver Broncos Practice Facility
COLLEGIATE
o Western Colorado University
o University of Kentucky
o University of California, Berkley
o University of Wisconsin
o University of Minnesota
o University of Miami
o Iowa State University
o Brigham Young University
o Utah State University
o Southern Methodist University
o University of Colorado at Colorado Springs
o University of Colorado at Boulder
o Colorado State University
o University of Denver
o Colorado School of Mines
o Colorado Mountain College
o University of Northern Colorado
o Colorado Mesa University
o Metropolitan State University
o Colorado Christian University
o Adams State University
o Sioux Falls University
K-12
o Adams 12 Five-Star Schools
o St. Mary’s Academy
o Kent Denver
o Dozens of others encompassing 30+ states
o Jefferson County Public Schools
o Douglas County School District
o Cherry Creek School District #5
o Mapleton Public Schools
PARKS & RECREATION
o Rooney Road landfill conversion to a sports park
o David A Lorenz landfill conversion to a sports park
o Dozens of City & County recreation facilities
o Dozens of regional parks
o Multiple recreation centers
o Speaker at national conferences