Founders

Emory Patton (1931-2019) – Emory is a third generation sod farmer.  He founded Turf Center in 1967 as a sod harvesting and installation business.

In 1974 the business expanded to selling sod out of the current location on Spencerville Road.

Patrica Patton (retired) – Pat took care of office matters, all that boring paper work no one else wanted to do!

Store Manager

Diana Patton – Emory and Pat’s daughter took the business over is 1994 and in 1995 expanded the operation by becoming a private dealer for Southern States Cooperative. This allowed Turf Center to better serve its landscaping clients and expand into residential customers and small farm owners.

Diana has a love for dairy goats. She has bred national champion Saanen dairy goats and is the Montgomery Co. 4-H Dairy Goat leader.

Assistant Manager | Equine Specialist

Amy Barnes – Amy joined the Turf Center family in 2005. After graduating from UMD with a degree in Agriculture she spent several years managing an equestrian riding facility.

This made her a natural fit to our team.

Loading Crew

Juan Sosa joined the Turf Center Family in 1988 hand stacking pallets of sod.

He knows the meaning of hard work for sure!

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Jimmy Melara joined the Turf Center Family in 1991.

His attention to detail and organization is much appreciated by our customers.

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Jake Allnutt joined the Turf Center Family in 2018.

He is a local boy and truly a “Jake” of all trades. We put all his talents to good use.

Rodent Control

Lizzie, Lovey, Dovey, Floofy, and Thelma & Louise