Turf Talk Author

Mary Clanton

Director of Operations, Arizona Turf Masters

About Mary

Mary Clanton is the Director of Operations at Arizona Turf Masters, where she has spent 17 years in the Arizona turf industry.

Born in Niagara Falls, New York, and raised in the Midwest, Mary brought her Midwest values with her to Arizona: a handshake still means something, and honesty and integrity are not negotiable.

Her professional roots are in building. She owned a construction company in Illinois with her husband, and along the way her career has also taken her through real estate and finance. Construction has always been the passion she comes back to.

Mary has been a member of the Arizona Landscape Contractors Association for over 10 years, and is also a member of the Arizona Subcontractors Association and active in the community through Valley Partnership. She has served on many boards, and she makes a point of serving as an advisor and mentor to young construction professionals coming up in the trade.

At Arizona Turf Masters, Mary leads the team that looks after every client from the first estimate to the final walkthrough. She also writes the Turf Talk blog to give homeowners, HOAs and property managers the straight answers she would want herself.

Recognition

In September 2025, the Phoenix Business Journal featured Mary in its Professional Recognition series for 17 years of service.

Read Mary's articles

• How Long Does Artificial Turf Last in Arizona?
• The Best Artificial Turf for Arizona: What Actually Holds Up in Our Sun
• Why Dog Turf Starts to Smell in Arizona, and How to Keep Yours Fresh
• Is Your Turf Too Hot for the Dog? A Summer Cool-Down Guide
• All Turf Talk articles