Environmental Turf Services Officers

James (Jim) M. Bateman
Chief Executive Officer
Jim began his career in the turf business in the year 2000 in an effort to help Belhaven College install synthetic turf on Newell Field.  What was to be a short-term avocation became a passion, and in 2004 he formed SurfacesPlus, LLC and began actively building a company known throughout the South as a leader in the installation of sports surfaces of all types.

After a 30-year career in the financial services industry, this seemed like an unusual change, but Jim has used his experience as a financial advisor to add a unique fund-raising dimension to his company by helping schools and municipalities pursue grants, private-sector donations, and other joint-venture opportunities to assist their projects.  These projects have ranged from multi-million-dollar complexes to weight-room floors, but all are guided by an unwavering commitment to excellence. 

Stuart G. Kruger, Esq.
President and Chief Operating Officer
Stuart brings a wealth of leadership to EnviroTurf.  Prior to joining the EnviroTurf team, Stuart engaged in private practice for twenty-one years, where he was recognized by his peers in Best Lawyers in America®, Outstanding Lawyers of America, and Mid-South Super Lawyers.  He also served as President of the Hinds County Bar Association, where he received the Outstanding Service Award, and President of the Board of Willowood Developmental Center.

Stuart represented EnviroTurf as outside counsel before accepting the position of President and Chief Operating Officer.  He received both his Bachelor of Arts Degree and his Juris Doctorate from the University of Mississippi, where he is in the Hall of Fame.

Brooks R. Buchanan, Esq.
Executive
Brooks brings over twenty years experience in business and law to EnviroTurf.  Prior to joining EnviroTurf, Brooks was in private practice in Jackson, Mississippi and Dallas, Texas.  Brooks also brings to EnviroTurf his experience in business ownership and management, as well as extensive leadership and direction in fundraising campaigns for non-profit and for-profit organizations.  Brooks has extensive involvement in our community, including service as Board President of Magnolia Speech School and Big Brothers/Big Sisters, and service on the boards of Jackson Preparatory School, the Rotary Club of Downtown Jackson, and the Metropolitan YMCA. 

Randy G. York
Director of Installation
Randy has been with EnviroTurf since its inception as the Director of Installation and Project Manager for every athletic surface installed to date, including the Mississippi high schools of South Panola, Olive Branch, Oceans Springs, St. Patrick’s Catholic High School, Oak Grove, West Harrison, Jackson Academy, Madison Central, Pearl High School, Wayne County High School and the Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College football field.

In Virginia, Randy was responsible for T.C. Williams High School, and for Weddington Chapel Optimists Park in Matthews, North Carolina.  Randy completed synthetic turf football fields for Bethany College in Lindsborg, Kansas and Lindenwood University in St. Charles, Missouri.

In Memphis, Tennessee, Randy’s jobs have included Presbyterian Day School, Memphis Melrose, and most recently, the University of Memphis practice field.