Ray Teare owns and operates Synthetic Turf International of Southern California (STI). He built the company from the ground up and established a solid customer base of homeowners and businesses. Ray Teare has participated in annual exhibitions to boost exposure and further the company’s strategy. Additionally, the company organizes special events geared toward employee recruitment and education.
Providing customers with turf installations such as playgrounds and sports fields, Synthetic Turf International also encourages interested individuals to learn more about STI services. The company hosts a three-day STI University class to offer new dealers training and practical experience. The program includes theoretical classes covering product construction, installation, and marketing. A hands-on installation helps attendees gain practical knowledge of STI products, and participants also go on a tour of the manufacturing facility. The class is open to all new hires and costs $500 per attendee. This fee includes full hotel accommodations, an STI swag bag, and meals for two days.
