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Turfgrass Science

ID: 731782 Wisconsin, USA

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Experienced in forward thinking and successful resort and small business management. Certified Golf Course Superintendent with nearly 20 years of professional experience. Experienced in golf course management of private, municipal, resort, and daily fee facilities. Excellent ecological, agronomic, horticulture, soil science and business background achieved through work experience, collegiate academia, and continuing education. Developed an “employee first” management style with an emphasis on maximizing employee satisfaction and efficiency to consistently produce outstanding results

Education

Year Degree Subject Institution
Year: 2011 Degree: MS Subject: Horticulture Institution: Oregon State University
Year: 1999 Degree: BS Subject: Horticulture Institution: University of Wisconsin - Madison

Work History

Years Employer Title Department
Years: 2011 to Present Employer: Undisclosed Title: Golf Course Superintendent Department: Undisclosed
Responsibilities:
Coordinated management of a number of facilities in addition to 27-Championship regionally acclaimed golf holes designed by Andy North and Roger Packard. Improved upon a highly respected 27-hole facility through sound, intelligent turf, irrigation, and facilities management. Supervised and motivated a maintenance team of nearly 30 members. Successfully prepared for and hosted a number of large tournaments and events. Restructured and operated Rain Bird Nimbus II irrigation central control software in combination with a number of different models of Toro irrigation heads. Implemented a large-scale tree management program to improve playability, safety, and plant performance
Years Employer Title Department
Years: 2009 to 2011 Employer: Undisclosed Title: Turfgrass Research Assistant and Research Facility Manager Department: Undisclosed
Responsibilities:
Streamlined and updated operations of a 7-acre turfgrass research facility, including large scale and practical research sites and projects. Provided industry outreach regarding sustainability research team. Supervised, trained, and mentored turfgrass students and maintenance team members. Instructed and presented undergraduate classes and labs
Years Employer Title Department
Years: 2005 to 2009 Employer: Undisclosed Title: Golf Course Superintendent Department: Undisclosed
Responsibilities:
Successfully completed grow-in of Pete Dye-design with Fine Fescue/ Colonial Bentgrass tees and fairways and Velvet Bentgrass greens. Coordinated, hired, trained, and supervised maintenance team of 20. Instituted and executed an equipment maintenance and safety program. Supervised installation of additional drainage and construction of new tees and greens
Years Employer Title Department
Years: 2001 to 2004 Employer: WISCONSIN RIVER GOLF CLUB Title: Undisclosed Department: Undisclosed
Responsibilities:
Enhanced, maintained, and operated an antiquated, 100% manual
irrigation system yet provided outstanding quality and conditions. Managed a 15-person staff with a positive, team oriented attitude. Implemented a preventative equipment maintenance program while training the team on golf course equipment maintenance and the importance of safety. Converted 15 acres of Naturalized and Wildlife Habitat Areas while managing numerous acres of floodplain and wetland areas in conjunction with forestry management. Improved course conditioning while maintaining a golfer friendly course within budget

Career Accomplishments

Associations / Societies
Golf Course Superintendents Association of America Member. Wisconsin Golf Course Superintendents Association Member. Wisconsin Turfgrass Association Member. Turfnet Member. Wee One Foundation Member.
Licenses / Certifications
Certified Pesticide Applicator for the state of Wisconsin for: 3.0 Turf and Ornamental. Successfully achieved Certification status by placing an emphasis on the importance of continuing education and promotion of the profession and industry. Acknowledged as the youngest to do so at the time. Successfully completed 5 year renewal cycle for CGCS status. Currently completing second 5 year renewal cycle for CGCS status

Additional Experience

Training / Seminars
Consistent attendance and contribution to webcasts and professional forums including but not limited to: GCSAA and Turfness. Instructed two 90-minute GCSAA live webcasts “Practical Aspects of Golf Course Irrigation Management” (2011). Presented practical and applied research results at numerous regional and national professional meetings: Golf Course Superintendents Association of America, Crop Science and Agronomy, Oregon GCSA, Northwest Turfgrass Association, and Inter-mountain GCSA
Other Relevant Experience
Hosted Superintendent Educational and Chapter Meetings including 25-75 participants. Created and hosted first ever three-way Superintendent Association Meeting including Wisconsin GCSA, Minnesota GCSA, and Northern Great Lakes GCSA: “Alternative Turfgrasses and their use in Today’s Turf”. Hosted Bernhard and Company Reel and Bedknife Grinding Seminar including 50 participants.

Fields of Expertise

agronomic, business management, ecology, facility maintenance management, golf course maintenance, horticulture, irrigation, small business, soil agriculture, soil quality, soil science, training, turf

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