True Movement Tech Appoints Stephen Cook as Managing Director of Mancino Mats

Cook brings decades of sports business leadership experience to guide Mancino Mats' strategic expansion.

Published on Feb. 25, 2026

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True Movement Tech, a leader in sport entertainment manufacturing, has announced the appointment of Stephen Cook as the new Managing Director of Mancino Mats, a respected name in the safety padding industry for over 60 years. Cook brings a distinguished career in sports business leadership, including serving as Director of Sales and Marketing for AAI/Spalding, and will help lead Mancino Mats' growth and expansion to the west coast and into parallel play markets.

Why it matters

The appointment of an industry veteran like Stephen Cook signals True Movement Tech's commitment to strengthening Mancino Mats' position as a leading manufacturer of safety equipment for active play environments. Cook's deep industry relationships and operational expertise are expected to drive strategic expansion and long-term success for the brand.

The details

Since being acquired by True Movement Tech, Mancino Mats has entered an exciting new phase of growth and expansion. Cook will oversee the brand's expansion to the west coast of the United States and into parallel play markets of trampoline parks, active play parks, and adventure centers. True Movement Tech President Joe Gram praised Cook's industry experience and mentorship, saying he will be a key partner in leading and growing one of the largest US-based safety padding plants.

  • True Movement Tech announced Cook's appointment on February 25, 2026.

The players

True Movement Tech

A leading manufacturer in the active play and sports entertainment industry, specializing in the design, production, and installation of globally adopted and customer-loved attractions.

Mancino Mats

A respected name in the safety padding industry for more than 60 years, now part of the True Movement Tech family.

Stephen Cook

The new Managing Director of Mancino Mats, bringing decades of sports business leadership experience, including serving as Director of Sales and Marketing for AAI/Spalding.

Joe Gram

The President of True Movement Tech, who praised Cook's industry experience and mentorship as a key asset in leading and growing Mancino Mats.

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What they’re saying

“Steve has been a personal trusted advisor and mentor since our founding. To have him at our side, helping us lead and grow one of the largest US based safety padding plants in the United States, is beyond amazing. We're excited and humbled that he would believe in what True Movement and Mancino Mats are doing so much so that he would want to be a part of it.”

— Joe Gram, President, True Movement Tech (prnewswire.com)

The takeaway

The appointment of Stephen Cook as Managing Director of Mancino Mats underscores True Movement Tech's commitment to strengthening its position in the active play equipment market. Cook's extensive industry experience and relationships are expected to drive strategic expansion and long-term success for the Mancino Mats brand as it enters a new phase of growth.