GEM Team Members

The Maryland SoccerPlex Grounds & Environmental Management team:

Assistant Manager: Julie Adamski

  • Julie Adamski joined the SocccerPlex GEM team in 2012 by way of Heinz Field, home of the Pittsburgh Steelers.  With a B.S in Turfgrass Management from Penn State University and experience at Chartiers Country Club in Pittsburgh and the Penn State Athletics Grounds Crew,  Ms. Adamski is a creative, positive individual with a vast understanding of high quality natural grass.  A Pittsburgh native, Ms. Adamski supports the Steelers, Pirates, and Penguins in addition to being a huge Penn State fan.

Assistant Manager:  Dusty LeVan

  • Dusty LeVan joined the SoccerPlex GEM team in 2012 by way of Lincoln Financial Field and the Advocare Training Complex, home of the Philadelphia Eagles.  With a B.S in Turfgrass Management from Penn State University and experience with the Penn State Athletics Grounds Crew,  Mr. LeVan has extended experience with high quality, high profile natural grass fields.  A State College, PA native, Dusty is a former youth shooting champion and a Penn State fan.

Manager:  Ryan Bjorn

  • Ryan Bjorn joined the SoccerPlex GEM team in 2011 by way of the New England Patriots.  With a B.S. in Turfgrass Management from University of Massachusetts and experience at Fenway Park with the Boston Red Sox, Mr. Bjorn has extended experience with high quality, high profile natural grass fields.

Director:  Jerad Minnick

  • Jerad Minnick joined the SoccerPlex GEM team in 2009 by way of Sporting Kansas City.  With a B.S in Turfgrass Management from the University of Missouri-Columbia and experience at Kauffman Stadium with the Kansas City Royals and at the Sports Park at Mizzou, Mr. Minnick has extended experience with high quality, high profile natural grass fields.

 

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