NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Vanderbilt Athletics is proud to partner with the Rio Grande Fence Company throughout the 2019 baseball season. To show their support, Rio Grande Fence Company has pledged to make a donation to The National Commodore Club for every home run hit by the Commodores during this season. During the 2018 season, the Commodores hit a total of 67 homers.
Rio Grande Fence Co. is excited to serve as the Game Sponsor on Sunday when Vanderbilt takes on Tennessee at Hawkins Field. First pitch for the nationally-televised matchup is set for 2 p.m. At the game, fans can find the Rio Grande Fence Co. team and can learn more about their business.
“Rio Grande Fence Company and the Smith family have continued to show incredible support of Vanderbilt Baseball for many years,” said Brooks Webb, Director of Baseball Operations for Vanderbilt. “Our appreciation of their backing not only on a philanthropic level, but also as a corporate partner is very special. When one of our many talented student-athletes hits a home run at Hawkins Field, the generosity of Derek Smith and Rio Grande Fence Co. receives an opportunity to shine. Their support is a unique and recognizable asset to our game day environment and we continue to be very appreciative.”
“Rio Grande Fence Co. is proud to partner with Vanderbilt and the National Commodore Club again this year. As the Commercial Fence Professionals™, we have been honored to serve Vanderbilt Athletics for seven decades. We look forward to being a big part of the March 31stbaseball game against Tennessee.” – Derek Smith, COO of Rio Grande Fence Co. of Nashville.
About Rio Grande Fence Co.
Since 1958, Rio Grande Fence Co. of Nashville has been family owned and operated and is the mid-south’s largest commercial fence installation company. Owners Derek and Michael Smith are proud to be part of the Vanderbilt family. Over the years, the company made the decision to move away from the residential market to concentrate on providing fencing to general contractors, business owners, and government agencies. This decision has enabled the company to give “white-glove treatment” to a more focused clientele and to work on establishing itself as The Commercial Fence Professionals™. To learn more go online to www.rgfence.com, like them on Facebook at facebook.com/rgfence, or follow them on Twitter at twitter.com/rgfence.
