Experience
“I’ve been involved in research and development, technical sales support, agronomic consulting, and sales management in the plant protection industry since 1982.”
Professional Affiliations
Midwest Regional Turf Foundation
Indiana Professional Lawn and Landscape Association
Snow and Ice Management Association
Education
Master of Science, Plant Protection Management, University of California, Davis
What makes you passionate about what you do?
“I like to solve problems, and keep plants growing and healthy.”
What does ATS offer that your competitors don't?
“ATS has a fantastic support staff and the most knowledgeable sales team in our industry.”
Describe [a] customer problem(s) you are proud of solving:
“Keeping thousands of ash trees protected from destruction by the Emerald Ash Borer.”
What's your best turf tip?
“A healthy turf solves many problems.”
Experience
"I was a Spray Tech and Assistant Superintendent for one year. I've spent 4 years as a Golf Course Superintendent and 15 years in turf sales."
Education
Bachelors Plant and Soil Science, Southern IL University at Carbondale
What makes you passionate about what you do?
"Customers become like family. They lean on you for an ear and also want your professional input. I have many customers and so many of them I consider friends. Who wouldn't bend over backward for friends?"
What does ATS offer that your competitors don't?
"Advanced Turf truly cares about the customer and their employees."
What's your best turf tip?
"Sometimes let grass be grass."
Experience
"Twenty-five plus years in the green industry. Kentucky applicator, operator and dealer license holder."
Professional Affiliations
LNA
KTC
KYSTMA
Fields Director - SYSA
Education
Miscellaneous, business- related
What makes you passionate about what you do?
"The day to day challenges and knowing that I can make a difference by servicing my customers needs whether it be products or advice."
What does ATS offer that your competitors don't?
"ATS is a very tight knit company offering their employees the tools necessary to pass on to our customers. The expertise, service, product mix, personal relationships, staying current in the market place, and giving our customers the advantage as a professional."
Describe [a] customer problem(s) you are proud of solving:
"Making deadlines. In the perfect world this would be simple. However, we all have pressures. When I can hit a deadline and relieve that pressure for a customer we are one step closer to that problem being solved."
What's your best turf tip?
"Keep it 'real' keep it GREEN."
Experience
"4 years in turf sales and 32 years in agriculture education."
Education
Bachelor's of Science in Agriculture
Masters of Agriculture Education
What makes you passionate about what you do?
"Helping people makes me passionate about what I do."
What does ATS offer that your competitors don't?
"Great products, like DuraEdge and Barenbrug."
Describe [a] customer problem(s) you are proud of solving:
"Improving a ball field that the school has given up on."
What's your best turf tip?
"Don't tamper with success, but always keep an open mind for better ways to be successful."
Experience
I started a lawn fertilization and weed control company in 2009. I managed all aspects of the business and grew from 0 customers to just over 800 repeat customers. I sold the business in 2022 to a local landscape company that wanted to increase the maintenance portion of their operations.
Education
Michigan State University
What makes you passionate about what you do?
I love the lawn care business model and helping companies achieve their own growth and success.
What does ATS offer that your competitors don't?
We offer the best products to our customers. This helps us position our customers as the best service provider, not the cheapest.
What's your best turf tip?
Mow high and water daily.
Experience
"I have 17 years of experience working on Golf Courses such as Naples National Golf Club, Firestone Country Club, Fairlawn Country Club, Red Tail Golf Club, and North Olmsted Golf Club. 10 of those 17 years I worked as Superintendent. Most recently, I spent three years working with Century Equipment as a Golf Turf Equipment Salesman."
Professional Affiliations
Northern Ohio Golf Course Superintendents Association: Chapter Member
SMEI (Sales & Marketing Executives International): Certified SCPS Member
Education
The Ohio State University, Agricultural Technical Institute: Degree of Associate in Applied Science.
Sales & Marketing Executives International: SCPS Certification
What makes you passionate about what you do?
"My desire to provide Superintendents and their staff with specifically tailored solutions to make their job easier and more productive."
What does ATS offer that your competitors don't?
"The customer's unwavering confidence that the ATS Team will go above and beyond to support them both now and in the future."
What's your best turf tip?
"Always err on the side of caution, rather than being too aggressive."
Experience
"I've worked in the green industry for 27 years. My experience includes working as a lab technician in The OSU Department of Plant Pathology and The OSU Plant and Pest Diagnostic Clinic. Before entering sales, I was employed with Mobay Chemical as a field technician at their Indiana research station. Since 1989, I've worked as a sales rep serving the golf course market providing control products, maintenance supplies, course accessories, grass seeds, and fertilizers."
Professional Affiliations
Ohio Turfgrass Foundation
Central Ohio Golf Course Superintendents Association
Education
BS Agriculture (Turfgrass Management), The Ohio State University
What makes you passionate about what you do?
"I really enjoy helping customers find solutions to their challenges. There is great satisfaction when a customer has a positive experience with a product or service I've provided."
What does ATS offer that your competitors don't?
"We have the best product line, the best service, and a team from top to bottom that cares about every customer. Overall, ATS offers the best buying experience."
Describe [a] customer problem(s) you are proud of solving:
"Identifying diseases on greens and fairways has always been something that made me proud, along with choosing the correct product for control."
What's your best turf tip?
"Proper tank mixes - choose products that work together and compliment each other without burn potential. Also, separate "soil" applied products from 'foliar' applied products."
Experience
"Forty years in lawn care and landscape industry as well as equipment sales."
Professional Affiliations
IPLLA
Nursery Association
What makes you passionate about what you do?
"Interaction with my valued customers."
What does ATS offer that your competitors don't?
"A personal, upfront relationship."
Describe [a] customer problem(s) you are proud of solving:
"Making a customer's business more profitable."
What's your best turf tip?
"Cultural practices!"
Experience
"I have 11 years of industry experience: 5 years as a Golf Course Superintendent and 6 years as Assistant Superintendent with PGA Tour."
Professional Affiliations
Member of Heart of America GCSAA
Education
Bachelors in AgBusiness and Horticulture, Southeast Missouri State University
What makes you passionate about what you do?
"I love to grow turfgrass. I also love the challenge of growing turfgrass in an environment and conditions where the grass wasn't necessarily intended to grow and make that turfgrass thrive. That's the excitement of this job and this industry. Helping our customers excel with their turfgrass management."
What does ATS offer that your competitors don't?
"ATS offers an experienced sales staff of previous turfgrass managers, who offer true solutions and agronomic recommendations based on our experiences and knowledge of this industry. ATS also offers new, innovative technologies through our Foliar-Pak and ArmorTech lines, whereas our competitors continue to push older technologies."
What's your best turf tip?
"Use Advanced Turf Solutions!"
Experience
"20 years as an Assistant Superintendent and Head Golf Course Superintendent and 12 years as a Turf Sales Representative."
Professional Affiliations
Wisconsin Golf Course Superintendents Association
Northwest Illinois Golf Course Superintendents.
Education
Soil Science and Turf Specialty BS Degree from University of Wisconsin-Madison
What makes you passionate about what you do?
"Taking tours and helping my customers with their properties."
What does ATS offer that your competitors don't?
"Service, delivery, product selection and an awesome staff to work with every day."
Describe [a] customer problem(s) you are proud of solving:
"Helping customers with their nutrition and fungicide programs on greens."
What's your best turf tip?
"Use Foliar-Pak wall to wall!"
Experience
"I've been in the golf business since 1986."
Professional Affiliations
Board Member (2000-2002), Industry Representative - Northern Ohio GCSA
Education
AAS Applied Science, The Ohio State University
What makes you passionate about what you do?
"I enjoy helping others find effective methods to solve or prevent problems."
What does ATS offer that your competitors don't?
"I believe that ATS gives me the flexibility to truly partner with my clients. This partnership enables me to help manage their turf health as effectively as possible, while taking their club to the next level."
Describe [a] customer problem(s) you are proud of solving:
"I take great pride in assisting my customers with all of their turf issues. Unfortunately, they also all realize that I am the person to call when their sprayer needs repaired."
What's your best turf tip?
"Probe first, water last."
Experience
“For 9 years, I was the IPM Manager for Mark Holeman, Inc, which meant I was in charge of the spray programs, safety programs and OSHA compliance. I also spent 9 years as an area sales manager for Bayer Crop Science, covering golf, tree & shrub, and the LCO markets.”
Professional Affiliations
Current BOD and Past President (2002) IPLLA
Current BOD MRTF
Past President Indiana Green Industry Alliance
Current BOD Purdue Ag Alumni Association
Education
Bachelor of Science, Entomology and Horticulture Production, Purdue University
Master of Science, Entomology, University of Kentucky
What makes you passionate about what you do?
“I love the green industry. It has done a lot for me and I want to give back. At ATS, I get to help my customers in many ways, including the opportunity to ID issues and make recommendations for products. By giving customers the best solutions, I can help improve the industry overall.”
What does ATS offer that your competitors don't?
“I believe Advanced Turf Solutions offers some truly innovative products. Our customer service team is top notch, too.”
Describe [a] customer problem(s) you are proud of solving:
“Ornamentals are a true passion of mine. I've written a lot of ornamental programs for people who want to start or improve upon their spray program.”
What's your best turf tip?
“Everyone needs a hand lens!”
Experience
"Three years as a lawn care applicator, 2 years as a lawn care location manager, 25 plus total years sales experience, 4 years experience in the fertilizer industry, and 11 years experience in the seed industry."
Professional Affiliations
Past President - Indianapolis Lawn Care Association
Education
BS Agronomy, Purdue University
What makes you passionate about what you do?
"Getting the customer the right product to solve his or her particular problem."
What does ATS offer that your competitors don't?
"A greater diversity of products and services offered."
What's your best turf tip?
"Mow it high."
