Our Team

Tumer Eren, President and Founder of Classic Turf Company, has been designing and constructing tennis courts and basketball courts for over 35 years. He has received two United States patents (#5411352 and #8186117B2) in that time. These patents reflect his earliest work related to sports surfaces for tennis and basketball. Tumer holds a Level 1 Certification from the Post Tensioning Institute and was instrumental in bringing that technology to sports surfaces in the Northeast. Tumer has dedicated his professional career to bringing new technology to the industry that will provide high quality, long-lasting and affordable products to professional and recreational athletes.

John Eren holds a civil engineering degree from Northeastern University as well as an MBA from Southern Connecticut State University. Prior to joining Classic Turf Company, John worked as an engineer and project manager for J.L. Marshall & Sons in Boston, specializing in concrete design and construction. He has extensive experience in the design and installation of post-tension concrete, obtaining both a Level 1 and Level 2 certification from the Post Tensioning Institute. He is a Certified Tennis Court Builder and a Certified Track Builder by the American Sports Builders Association. John was issued a post-tension running track patent (#9957673) by the United States Patent Office. His engineering background and on-site construction experience creates an extensive level of knowledge on design build projects.

Kate Eren joined Classic Turf in 2020 after 13 years in the financial industry. Her previously held positions include Treasury Management Officer at TD Bank, United Bank, and most recently, PNC Bank. Prior to her career in banking, Kate attended Merrimack College, graduating with a degree in International Business Management and was a member of the varsity tennis team. She then pursued her Master’s Degree at Southern Connecticut State University and graduated with an MBA in 2011. Kate brings a wealth of knowledge to Classic Turf both as a project manager as well as a financial expert. In her spare time, Kate enjoys spending time with her family on the ocean and in the mountains.

Ryan Conroy is the Director of Sales for Classic Turf Company. Prior to joining the team, Ryan was the quality control manager for a large construction company in Connecticut, and before that worked with technology start-up companies in New York City. Combining his experience from both technology and construction, Ryan adds a valuable skill set to the Classic Turf team. He received a Bachelor of Arts degree from St. Lawrence University in Canton, New York. In his free time, he enjoys being outside and spending time with family and friends.

Carl Mann joined Classic Turf Company in 2023 as a Project Manager to assist with our growing business. Prior to joining the team, Carl was Project Manager for a Heavy/Civil Construction Company, working on bridges, dams, cell towers and roadways. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Construction Management from Central Connecticut State University. His wide experience with concrete in addition to his education make him a valued member of our Team. In his free time, Carl enjoys being in nature with his wife and dog.

Elizabeth joined Classic Turf Company in 2010. With a Communications degree from Northeastern University and a masters degree in Journalism from the University of Nevada, Reno, Elizabeth brings a wealth of knowledge to the Classic Turf team. She has over nine years of experience in the publishing industry with extensive understanding in digital marketing, graphic design and sales. Her experience, gained in working with both large and small publishing companies, has created a vast level of expertise on projects with multiple complexities.

Kurt Haefner’s 10 year career in construction has provided him with opportunities to work for a variety of firms ranging from general contracting to specialty trades including site work, concrete and fencing. He has experience on projects throughout New York City and the surrounding region, ranging from high-rise construction to infrastructure projects and luxury apartments. He joined Classic Turf in 2022 to apply his skills in project management, budgeting and scheduling, estimating and on-site construction supervision to support the delivery of post tension court, track and field projects. Kurt earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration with a minor in international business from SUNY Oswego. In his free time, he enjoys snowboarding, mountain biking, and spending time with family and friends.