Devon, PA – 12/9/24 – L2 Capital is pleased to announce the addition of three distinguished independent board members to the Board of Directors of its portfolio company, Robbins Sports Surfaces, Inc. (“Robbins”). The appointments underscore Robbins’ commitment to advancing its strategic initiatives in the sports and performing arts markets.
The new board members—Barry Hughson, Thomas Trojian, and John Shiver—bring decades of leadership and expertise across dance and performing arts, sports medicine, and architecture. Their collective experience will support Robbins’ focus on product innovation, athlete safety, and expanding its market presence.
Barry Hughson has dedicated his life to the arts, beginning as a professional dancer with the Washington Ballet before moving into executive leadership roles at prestigious ballet companies. With 32 years of experience in arts management—22 of which have been focused on dance—Barry’s extensive network includes serving multiple terms on the Board of Directors of Dance/USA, the largest dance advocacy organization in the U.S. Barry has led significant international collaborations, including a summit that brought together 22 leaders from 9 countries. His achievements include stabilizing finances, enhancing international profiles, and expanding audiences at institutions such as the Boston Ballet and the National Ballet of Canada.
Thomas Trojian is a leader in sports medicine, specializing in injury prevention and safety. Beginning his career as the Sports Medicine Physician for the UConn Women’s Basketball Team, Thomas has contributed to multiple studies on ACL injury prevention and has held board positions at major U.S. sports medicine organizations. His tenure at the Osteo Arthritis Association included serving as Chair of the Board, where he advanced sports trauma research. At Drexel University, he served as Chief Medical Officer of Athletics and led injury prevention initiatives. Currently, he oversees dance and club sports programs at Temple University, continuing his lifelong dedication to athlete safety.
John Shiver is the Director of Education Practice and Associate Principal at GFF, a boutique architectural firm in Texas known for its work with elite private schools and educational institutions. With over four decades of experience, John’s career has focused on designing safe, high-quality educational spaces. His previous role as Principal at PBK involved leading significant projects in Dallas and Fort Worth. John has advocated for improved gym and practice facility specifications to enhance athlete safety and has recommended Robbins’ products for their superior quality and focus on joint protection.
“We are thrilled to welcome Barry Hughson, Thomas Trojian, and John Shiver to our Board of Directors,” said Lorin Cassidy Wolfe, Partner at L2 Capital. “Their immense industry knowledge from the dance and performing arts market, architecture, and sports medicine, combined with their passion for performance and safety, will be invaluable as we accelerate Robbins’ growth and product innovation.”
“I am eager to collaborate with Barry, Thomas, and John to expand Robbins’ presence in the dance and performing arts market, deepen our involvement in K-12 schools, and strengthen our focus on biometrics and safety,” said Todd Braun, CEO of Robbins Sports Surfaces. “Their expertise will be a tremendous asset as we continue to prioritize the well-being of the athletes and performers who trust Robbins for their success.”
About Robbins Sports Surfaces
Robbins Sports Surfaces, Inc. (“Robbins”) (www.Robbinsfloor.com/) is a vertically integrated, market-leading manufacturer of hardwood basketball floors, whose customers include elementary, middle, and high schools as well as colleges and NCAA and NBA teams. The Company also manufactures hardwood floors for dance and other sports and is the exclusive North American distributor of Pulastic brand synthetic floors.
About L2 Capital
L2 Capital (www.L2Capital.net) is a lower middle market private equity firm in Devon, PA, and Miami, FL that has delivered market-leading returns since 2010 by investing in niche lower middle market consumer and business services companies. L2 executes a differentiated, operations-focused strategy by targeting founder- and entrepreneur-led businesses at an inflection point, where L2’s growth framework and direct operating expertise can accelerate market share gain.