About ATHCO
Your source for playground, athletic and recreation equipment in Kansas and Missouri since 1952.
OUR STORY
Since 1952, ATHCO has been a provider of industry-leading manufacturers in commercial playground, recreation, and architectural gymnasium equipment in Kansas and Missouri.
We are dedicated to providing the highest quality products and consistent customer service at competitive costs.
Whether you are in the market for a playground or a Porter Athletic gymnasium installation, we are confident you will find exactly what you are looking for at ATHCO. Our commitment to quality and service make us the premier choice for all of your recreation equipment needs.
Meet Our Team
One dedicated team serving both our Athletic & Gymnasium and Playground & Splashpad divisions. Our experienced professionals are here to help you from concept to completion.
Matt Cline
Kansas City Sales Representative
Matt has been with ATHCO since September 2011, as our Kansas Sales Consultant. He's originally from Hutchinson and Salina and is quite familiar with Kansas communities. Matt truly enjoys the feeling of being able to help people find solutions and appreciates the value of building long-lasting relationships. He's grateful for the chance to work with organizations that share this same goal and is a great resource to anyone that has a question.
Collin Anderson
Missouri Sales Representative
Collin has been with ATHCO since February 2016 as our Missouri Sales Consultant. He was born in St. Louis, went to college at The University of Missouri, and has a strong connection and passion for the state. Collin enjoys the opportunity to build relationships with schools and communities in Missouri while being a valuable resource to our customers.
Jennifer Hawkins
Kansas Sales Representative (CPSI)
Jennifer recently joined ATHCO and relocated from Phoenix, Arizona to take up the role. She brings a deep background in the playground industry. She understands playground design from a safety and maintenance perspective and is thrilled to be representing Landscape Structures for ATHCO – as she views LSI as the clear leader in the market.
Craig Richardson
Project Manager (CPSI)
Craig was hired as the Project Manager at ATHCO in May of 2024. He is a results-driven Project Manager with over 25 years of experience in the Construction industry. Armed with a solid background in operations, facilities, and project management methodologies, Craig has consistently demonstrated exceptional organizational and communication skills. He also coaches HS Football and JH Basketball.
Jeff Campbell
Construction Manager (CPSI)
Jeff was selected and hired in April 2023 for this newly created position at ATHCO. His experience with electrical and construction will be an added benefit for our various scopes of work including site surveying, installation, and jobsite management. Jeff looks forward to making lasting relationships and assisting as a key point of contact between our installers and customers.
Jason Milbradt
Operations Coordinator
Jason brings his experience as a General Manager in the hotel and hospitality industry to bear on his role at ATHCO. In his spare time he has had the privilege of serving for the past several years as the Beautification Chair for the Northeast Kansas City Historical Society, working to educate residents about the importance of preserving pieces of the past.
Matt Terry
Sales Operations
Matt was hired at ATHCO as the sales operations lead in February of 2024. He is a graduate of Kansas University with a degree in business administration. Matt brings 6+ years of experience in construction including project management, coordination and procurement. He grew up in the Kansas City area, spending a lot of his childhood at the same parks Athco renovated or built many years ago.
William Guthrie
Sales and Marketing Support
William graduated SIUC with a major in Business Marketing and a minor in Management. He comes from a military family and grew up in Illinois for most of his life. He's been in the Overland Park area for almost a year and loves every aspect of it! He grew up infatuated with sports which makes him even more excited to work with the amazing team at ATHCO.
Michael Schath
Accountant
Michael was born and raised in Kansas. He graduated from the University of Kansas's Business School. He has always been interested in math and how things are put together, so he found ATHCO the perfect fit. In his free time, he enjoys going to sporting events, traveling, playing pool, and volunteering with animals.
Michael Troughton
Principal
Michael is the owner and Principal of ATHCO. He is convinced the team in place at ATHCO are the best in the business, is proud to represent each of our manufacturers and loves what he does.
Cooperative Purchasing
Eligible entities can skip the bid process entirely
Schools, cities, counties, and qualifying non-profits in Kansas and Missouri can purchase ATHCO equipment through our active Greenbush contract — fully compliant with state bid law requirements.
LET'S BUILD
SOMETHING GREAT
Ready to upgrade your facility or start a new project? Our team is here to help you from design to installation and beyond.
Call Us
(800) 255-1102Email Us
athco@athcollc.comService Area
Kansas (Statewide) & Missouri
Response Time
We respond within 24 hours
Since 1952 — Athco has been the trusted partner for schools, parks, and recreation departments across Kansas and Missouri.