James Dobmeier is the President of Ecore International’s Construction Units, specializing in building synthetic athletic fields and rubber playground surfaces. As founder of A-Turf and Surface America, and with oversight of SpectraTurf, Jim’s career spans thirty-nine years in these industries. Jim holds a BS in Marketing from Canisius College and MBA from SUNY Buffalo.

Why Colleges and Universities are Finding Synthetic Turf Athletic Fields the Better Choice for Play, Practice, and Maintenance

Big money in college sports is nothing new—but just how big? For an idea, the NCAA generated nearly $1.3 billion in revenue for the...  More

Overcoming Spatial Limitations: Canisius College’s Athletics Facilities Excel in Tight Quarters

When city campuses are combined with robust athletics departments, the result can be challenging circumstances that call for big-time...  More