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President - Chris Calcaterra, M.Ed., CSFM, CPRP
Chris Calcaterra, M.Ed., CSFM, CPRP
City of Peoria Sports Complex, AZ
Chris Calcaterra, CSFM, CPRP is the Sports Facilities Manager for the City of Peoria, Ariz. The Peoria Sports Complex is the major league baseball spring training facility for the Seattle Mariners and the San Diego Padres. He joined the city-owned complex in 1998, and manages the maintenance and operations of the 16-field, 145-acre sports facility as well as the 54-acre Rio Vista Community Sports Park.
His prior experience includes Assistant Field Director for the National League Atlanta Braves as well as working for the University of Georgia Athletic Department. While working for the Atlanta Braves, he was the 1996 Olympic Assistant Field Director for the Baseball Venue.
He was appointed Treasurer in June 2005 to fill out the remaining term of Boyd Montgomery, CSFM and was subsequently elected to the office in 2006. He was then elected to Secretary for 2008 and President-Elect for 2009. He currently chairs the STMA Conference Committee.
Chris earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Agriculture from the University of Georgia, a Masters in Educational Leadership from Northern Arizona University and became a Certified Sports Field Manager in 2003. He serves as an adjunct faculty member for the Glendale Community College. He has served as President of the Arizona STMA chapter from 2002 to 2005. He is also a member of the Stadium Managers Association, National Parks and Recreation Association, Arizona Parks and Recreation Association, and the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America. Chris achieved the Certified Park and Recreation Professional designation in 2008.
Vision for STMA
My goal is to continue to support the drive for a financially stable organization that values its membership and continues to contribute to them. A key focus for my tenure will be to develop a higher level of professionalism and image in our industry. To that aim, in 2010, I will put forth a dedicated effort to continue the creation of educational tools and resources for members, thus making your dues dollars work even harder. As STMA moves forward, I am committed to fostering the ability of members to network and mentor each other. I agree with our common goal of providing safe, aesthetically pleasing and efficiently managed sports turf venues for our clientele.
That being said, I am honored to have been nominated for President. It is humbling to be a part of such a great professional organization that provides so much for its members, vendors, employers and athletes of all levels.