DALTON, Ga., March 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- AstroTurf®, the industry leader in synthetic turf systems, has named Robb Akey as a new Regional Sales Manager for Oregon and Idaho, adding one of college football's most experienced leadership profiles to its team. Akey brings decades of first-hand insight into the operational demands of elite athletic programs, with a career spanning Power Five football, head coaching, and NFL, understanding that directly aligns with the high expectations of the schools and organizations AstroTurf serves.
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