A New Chapter in Community-Focused Projects MotzScapes was launched to meet the growing need for high-quality, dependable playground and recreation areas across schools, municipalities, and community spaces. As a dedicated business unit of The Motz Group, MotzScapes specializes in the design, installation, and long-term support that is needed in community gathering and play spaces. Whether […]
The Motz Group’s commitment to shaping the future of synthetic turf continues with the appointment of Adam Coleman, Vice President of Marketing & Innovation, to the Board of Directors for the Synthetic Turf Council (STC). As the industry’s leading organization driving education, advocacy, and sustainable growth, the STC plays a pivotal role in the advancement […]
Motz is proud to announce that it has been named one of the 2024 Best Evergreen Companies® by Tugboat Institute®. This annual recognition honors privately held companies that embody the Evergreen 7Ps® principles—Purpose, Perseverance, People First, Private, Profit, Paced Growth, and Pragmatic Innovation—and commit to building businesses designed to last 100 years or more. The […]
At the end of 2024, The Motz Group reached a major milestone—Founder Joe Motz sold his remaining shares, making our 48-year-old company 100% employee-owned. The Motz Group began operating as an ESOP (employee stock ownership plan) in 2018, with Joe retaining majority control of the company. The formation of the ESOP cemented that Motz was […]
On October 29, 2024, the Synthetic Turf Council honored Joe Motz, Founder of The Motz Group, as the recipient of the 2024 Lifetime Achievement Award at the seventh Annual STC Awards Ceremony during the Annual Conference in Phoenix, Arizona. This award category recognizes an outstanding STC individual member who has made a national or international […]
Motz Opens New Office in Charlotte, North Carolina to Provide Synthetic Turf Field Expertise to Athletic Facilities Across the Region The Motz Group, an employee-owned company headquartered in Cincinnati, OH, announced expansion to the Southeast with a focus on North and South Carolina. The Company’s expertise ranges from synthetic turf field construction to maintenance through […]
On October 16, 2023, the Synthetic Turf Council honored Motz as the recipient of the 2023 Sustainability Award at the sixth Annual STC Awards Ceremony during the Annual Conference and 20-year Anniversary Celebration in New Orleans, Louisiana. Motz garnered the award for their work on the Ohio University Peden Stadium replacement project, which was completed […]
The Motz Group has recently welcomed Michael Ferraro to its executive leadership team as Chief Financial Officer. In this role, Ferraro will drive long-term strategic financial planning and decision making throughout Motz to ensure it is well positioned for continued growth. Mike comes to the Motz team from GE Aerospace, where he led financial planning […]
The American Sports Builders Association (ASBA) announced FC Cincinnati TQL Stadium as the Single Field Facility of the Year. The Motz Group was recognized for construction excellence for their build of FCC’s home stadium field. They installed a hybrid turf system and natural grass maintenance tools (AirPAT) for the largest soccer-specific facility in Major League Soccer (MLS). […]
The Motz Group’s National Sales Manager, Shaun Garrity, was announced as Chairman of the 2022-2023 Board of Directors of the Synthetic Turf Council. Shaun has served on the board for three years as a director and treasurer. Shaun Garrity’s new position as Chairman is an exciting opportunity to provide more of his leadership to the Synthetic […]
