HTA Turfgrass was founded on a lifelong passion for turf management that began when one of the company's founders, Andy, was just six years old. Growing up on a sod farm, Andy was given the opportunity to tend to a small plot where he honed the skills and knowledge necessary to care for high-quality turfgrass. At the time, his goal was to create a soccer pitch like those he admired on TV while watching the English Premier League, as well as a golf green and fairway to practice his golf game. His father, an Englishman with a background in professional soccer and cricket, who also taught and coached at Marquette University, shared Andy’s passion for gardening and turfgrass, offering encouragement and support for his son’s budding interest.
Over the years, Andy’s passion for turf management deepened as he pursued his soccer career. By 17, he was playing Division 1 soccer at Indiana University, and later went on to play professionally in Europe and for the Columbus Crew in MLS. He trained on some of the best pitches and facilities in the world, fueling his ambition to create top-tier soccer fields, golf courses, and athletic facilities.
By a fortunate twist of fate, Andy found himself in the Lehigh Valley, where he combined his love for soccer with a new passion for coaching. His work with top East Coast clubs made him realize that the region lacked a state-of-the-art sports facility. This realization set the stage for HTA Turfgrass, a company dedicated to providing the highest quality playing surfaces for sports fields, youth clubs, and athletic facilities throughout the Valley. HTA also aims to make world-class golf courses and multi-sport venues accessible and affordable. Today, HTA Turfgrass continues to fulfill its mission, ensuring that players across the region have access to the best possible fields and golf courses to play on.