Meet the Team
Have a passion for play? So do we! Our team designs creative solutions for all of your playground and installation needs. With top notch service and high quality products, we’re ready to work with you to create a play space that unites and delights your entire community.
Sales Representatives

Jeff Wingo
Alabama
Years in the industry: 16
What is your favorite thing about selling Playgrounds?
Providing a critically important product/experience for children that enhances their emotional/social, intellectual and physical growth.
What do customers say they love about you?
That I listen to the customers main concerns/needs for their project and do my best to meet their expectations. That I do follow up and will work with them to solve any issues that arise before, during and after the project is completed.
What is your favorite piece of equipment?
AeroGlider – In the age of inclusivity, this large capacity rocker provides children of all ages and abilities the opportunity to play and socialize together while having a great rocking experience.
What is a “signature” project of yours?
Both the Edward Carroll Sr. Kids Park in Orange Beach, AL & The Lovelady Center in Birmingham.

John Koob
South Eastern Georgia
Years in the industry: 2
What is your favorite thing about selling Playgrounds?
Building something unique.
What do customers say they love about you?
Consultive sales, always have a solution.
What is your favorite piece of equipment?
PlayHills because they are unique.
What is a “signature” project of yours?
Honestly none yet, but I reference how many projects I have under my belt already with Cobb County.

KIM BREEDLOVE
North Georgia
Years in the industry: 4
What is your favorite thing about selling Playgrounds?
Bringing to life the playgrounds of my customers’ dreams & desires.
What do customers say they love about you?
I say what I am going to do & do what I say … I am reliable & honest.
What is your favorite piece of equipment?
The Cozy Cocoon … it’s a multifunctional piece of equipment & I wish I had one in my backyard.
What is a “signature” project of yours?
The Swift School in Roswell Georgia.

Tim Lehman
South Western Georgia
Years in the industry: 20
What is your favorite thing about selling Playgrounds?
What I love most about selling playgrounds is helping customers bring their vision to life. Creating that “forever smile” on a child’s face the moment they enter a playground is one of my biggest motivations and what drives me to be a valued consultant in the playground industry.
What do customers say they love about you?
Customers enjoy collaborating with me because of my active listening style and genuine commitment to understanding their goals. I help customers clearly see their vision, develop creative ideas, and build a practical action plan to make that vision a reality. My thoughtful, collaborative approach makes the design and planning process both effective and enjoyable.
What is your favorite piece of equipment?
My favorite piece of equipment is PlayHills. There’s just something special about a hill—whether in nature, a backyard, or an urban setting. A hill invites kids to climb it, run up it, slide down it, and find their own way to conquer it, making it a timeless and engaging play element.
What is a “signature” project of yours?
One of my signature projects is the playground at The Swift School in Roswell, GA. This project brings together multiple concepts to create an exceptional play and learning environment in one space. Featuring PlayHills, the Quito Climber, and the Mighty Descent slide, it’s a project I often share with new customers as a reference—and one I’d proudly showcase on video as the ultimate smile creator.

George Burton
Central and Western North Carolina
Years in the industry: 7.5
What is your favorite thing about selling Playgrounds?
Helping customers design their dream playground and see it come to life.
What do customers say they love about you?
Building trust, educating them on playgrounds and equipment and following up quickly.
What is your favorite piece of equipment?
Drop Zone Tower.
What is a “signature” project of yours?
Dorothy Spainhour School or Miracle Park of Hickory.

Mike Clifton
Eastern North Carolina
Years in the industry: 12
What is your favorite thing about selling Playgrounds?
Knowing you are creating years of fun and building memories.
What do customers say they love about you?
Enthusiastic, compassionate and an understanding that what we are doing is making a positive impact in the life of a child.
What is your favorite piece of equipment?
Anything bringing shouts of joy!
What is a “signature” project of yours?
Cedarock Park, Alamance County, NC and Kiwanis Pennington Park Lumberton, NC.

Geoff Eastman
South Carolina
Years in the industry: 19
What is your favorite thing about selling Playgrounds?
35 years removed from playing on our elementary school playgrounds, I remain best friends with 4 of those classmates! We constantly challenged each other on number of pull-up’s and dips we could do, how high we could swing and how fast we could navigate through the overhead ladders. Not only did that further our physical development, but helped us be stronger, faster and more agile in our other endeavors and organized sports!
What do customers say they love about you?
I strive to be the industry expert for my clients. Having an extensive knowledge-base of all facets of industry, product(s) and operations results in providing best solutions via a consultative approach.
What is your favorite piece of equipment?
My favorite piece of equipment is our Mighty Descent Slide. It embodies everything we strive to provide for our clients – a multi-user, cross-generational, textured (sensory) sliding experience that people of ALL ages can experience together!! The closest thing possible to a perfect playground component!

Beth Ramer
Tennessee
Years in the industry: 18
What is your favorite thing about selling Playgrounds?
Watching the kids play on the equipment and hearing their laughter while playing.
What do customers say they love about you?
The Best Quality that Beth Ramer has is that she is faithful and dedicated to Playworld and the customer.
What is your favorite piece of equipment?
Spinami- It holds a large number of kids and the kids line up to spin- Kids love it!
Support

Adam Foster
Field Installation Supervisor
Years in the industry: 2
What is your favorite thing about working at Playworld Preferred?
I love the team we have from the sales reps to the office staff. There is nothing better than working with people who truly care about the happiness we bring to people of all ages.
What is your favorite playground memory?
The first-time sliding down the Mighty Descent, it is my favorite piece by far.
What is your favorite piece of equipment?
The Mighty Descent.

Cathy Coutinho
Sales Support Manager
Years in the industry: 16
What is your favorite thing about working at Playworld Preferred?
I love working with the Playworld and Playworld Preferred teams because we’re a group of great people who are passionate about play and bringing it to communities everywhere.
What is your favorite piece of equipment?
My favorite Playworld product is the classic Duck Springrider—an old-school favorite that even appeared on How It’s Made years ago.

Christina Zich
Creative Design Specialist
Years in the industry: 9
What is your favorite thing about working at Playworld Preferred?
I enjoy working with the Playworld Preferred team because I feel a genuine connection with everyone I work with. The support and teamwork within Playworld Preferred helps cultivate my motivation and happiness every day.
What is your favorite playground memory?
Growing up, the most meaningful part of playgrounds was making new friends. Playgrounds naturally create a fun environment where connecting with others feels effortless.

Melissa McNeal
Project Manager
Years in the industry: 9
What is your favorite thing about working at Playworld Preferred?
I enjoy working with the Playworld Preferred Team and Playworld because we’re united in our mission to bring joy and lasting memories to families and communities through play, and to build strong, long-term relationships with our partners and customers.
What is your favorite project?
My favorite project is the Levi Miles Foundation playground build, where you could feel how much the project meant to everyone involved. It’s a space designed for inclusion and joy, with a lasting impact on the community that’s impossible to put into words.

Taira Pruitt
Office Project Coordinator
What is your favorite thing about working at Playworld Preferred?
I love being part of a team that believes in the power of play. Working together to design and deliver playgrounds that inspire imagination and bring communities together makes every project meaningful.
What is your favorite playground memory?
My favorite playground memory is the feeling of freedom—running, climbing, and playing without limits, surrounded by laughter and possibility.

Travis Miller
Playground Design Specialist
What is your favorite playground memory?
My favorite memory playing on a playground comes from when I was a kid on the school playground. My friends and I would sit facing each other on a tire swing and start spinning until one of us flew off. Working as a designer of playgrounds for Playworld and Playworld Preferred is a dream job. I get to design playgrounds children will enjoy for years. Bringing joy to the world. It’s not just a job, it’s a passion.
What is your favorite piece of equipment?
My favorite piece of equipment is the Quito because I love to climb to high places. Feels like I am on top of the world.
Ready to get started?
We have the tools and expertise you need to create a play space filled with adventure for all ages and abilities. Let’s make your vision a reality!

