Kennesaw resident Davis Lee, PhD, President of the InnovaNet Group, was recently elected to the Board of Directors of the Synthetic Turf Council (STC) during its Annual Membership Meeting in Dallas, Texas.  The STC is a non-profit trade association that focuses on education, outreach and advancing the synthetic turf industry in the U.S. and Canada. Voted to serve as Secretary of the Board by his peers, this move recognizes Dr. Lee’s leadership position within the industry overall.

“Our Board plays an extremely active role in shaping the strategic direction of the Council,” explains Rick Doyle, President of the Synthetic Turf Council.  “Davis Lee has shared his vast scientific and business knowledge with the industry for years and we are confident the association will continue to grow under his leadership.”

Dr. Lee has a successful 30 year track record in technology development and innovation spanning an array of polymers and materials. As President of the InnovaNet Group, he has lead a variety of new product and technical efforts in areas such as hard and elastomeric composites, films, fiber, nonwovens and mechanical innovations. Lee holds a Ph.D. in synthetic organic chemistry from Emory University.

Based in Marietta, Georgia, the InnovaNet Group is comprised of a unique fusion of seasoned experts in business, science and engineering that focus on creating whole systems solutions, sustainable value and results for clients.  Their combined expertise has benefitted organizations including AstroTurf, Disney World, ForeverLawn, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, SimCenter, Procter and Gamble, The Synthetic Turf Council, Robertson Fuel Systems, the United States Air Force, DuPont Merck, Oakridge National Laboratories, Houston Metro and many others.

The Synthetic Turf Council was founded in 2003 to promote the industry and assist buyers and end users with the selection, use and maintenance of synthetic turf systems in sports field, golf, municipal parks, airports, landscape and residential applications. Visit www.syntheticturfcouncil.org to learn more.

About The InnovaNet Group: 

Committed to collaborative business improvement and innovation, the InnovaNet Group delivers sustainable value and results for clients through business growth, technical development and operations enhancement. Launched in June 2011 through the merger of two collaborative partners, Criterion LLC and the InnovaNet Technology Group, the team has tremendous expertise with small and medium-sized companies that range from start-ups to $500 million entities. The firm’s seasoned team of highly-engaged thought leaders applies a collaborative approach to deliver tailored solutions and measurable results to clients looking to grow revenues, improve operations, solve technology problems or develop new products. For more information, visit www.innovanetgroup.com.