- Experienced in providing championship quality conditions on a daily basis while supervising large staff.

- Strong leadership abilities developed through a “hands-on” management style.

- Emphasize and deliver a strong attention to detail, including equipment maintenance

- Efficient in reel and bedknife grinding, setting/adjusting mowers, troubleshoot small engine repairs.

- Ability to prepare course conditions for professional tournaments, highlighted by USGA event experience.

- Maintain accurate record keeping to track repairs and expenses along with fuel usage.

- Unique combination of education experience involving turfgrass and management degrees.

Professional Qualifications

My unique turf knowledge in an equipment management role has been a great benefit. My abilities to record keep, install a preventative maintenance program and use 21st century products and materials has increased the efficiency of the entire operation due to understanding the goals overall.

 

Agronomically, I strive to provide the best conditions possible without sacrificing turf health. I reach this level through a unique combination of practices developed over the years. Within my current position, effective communication and planning with my superintendent and his assistants during these practices is crucial. Having a turf background along with my mechanical skills allows me to provide an educated opinion in making sure the turf and equipment used are cared for properly to provide excellent conditions while also minimizing damage to the equipment.

 

 

 

 

 

While everyday course prep on your home facility can be demanding, the effort required to prepare for special events adds even more importance to how the course is maintained. For member events, this can mean planning ahead weeks and months to ensure proper results and conditions. Yet for bigger events like the PGA Tour, it takes years of planning and an army of volunteers to create what is seen on television. Even though such large events are out of the ordinary for normal clubs, you can still learn a plethora of information that can be scaled to your specific operation and how to improve preparations and playability for any event.

 

Over the past several years I have had the opportunity to assist with preparing and hosting multiple professional events, including the 2017 US Open, 2018 US Open and 2018 Memorial as a volunteer staff aiding in the management of the massive equipment fleet.