Experience
"Twenty years in the Green Industry with experience in sales, distribution, and lawn care operation."
What makes you passionate about what you do?
"I appreciate when my customers contact me when in need of advice or my opinion. I truly enjoy helping people and feel fortunate to work for a company that shares this passion."
What does ATS offer that your competitors don't?
"One of our core values at ATS is our commitment to customer service. Our entire organization shares this unwavering focus."
Describe [a] customer problem(s) you are proud of solving:
"Something that makes me proud is when I feel like I have become a partner in my customer's business."
What's your best turf tip?
"I think recognizing the potential of each individual stand of turf is the key to your success."
Experience
"I was a golf course superintendent for two years and have been in the turf distribution business since 1977."
Professional Affiliations
GCSA
RISE
United Turf Alliance
Education
BS Business Administration, Franklin College
What makes you passionate about what you do?
"By spraying at low rates preventatively, you won't spend any more money than spraying curatively, and you will not incur the damage you were trying to avoid."
What does ATS offer that your competitors don't?
"Showing customers how to develop agronomic programs that are comprehensive, but simple to implement."
Describe [a] customer problem(s) you are proud of solving:
"A comprehensive, high level of service in both technical support and logistics."
What's your best turf tip?
"Helping my customers be successful in the turf industry."
Experience
"I have worked at PBI-Gordon for 4 years and spent 4 years as a Superintendent at Prairie Highlands Golf Course in Olathe, Kansas."
Professional Affiliations
GCSAA Member
Education
"I have an Associates Degree in Applied Science in horticulture."
What makes you passionate about what you do?
"I am passionate about helping people maintain the best looking green spaces in the industry."
What does ATS offer that your competitors don't?
"No one can match the attention to detail and the quality of customer service that ATS provides."
Describe [a] customer problem(s) you are proud of solving:
"I once had a green that would show up with red stains in the grass in the morning that would brown up and look terrible. This kept happening over and over again. I set up a trail camera in a nearby stand of trees. After viewing the footage off the trail cam, I discovered that a homeowner had been "night putting" on the green and like to enjoy a bottle of wine while doing so. Apparently, the homeowner had been spilling large amounts of wine on the green causing these red stains. We kindly asked the homeowner to cease his "night putting" and the problem was solved."
What's your best turf tip?
"Soil tests don't lie!"
Experience
“I’ve worked for 3 years on a golf course as an Assistant Superintendent and spend 5 years in sales.”
Professional Affiliations
Tennessee Valley Sports Turf Managers Association
Tennessee Turfgrass Association
Education
Bachelor of Science, Turfgrass Management, Mississippi State University
What does ATS offer that your competitors don't?
“ATS offers quality products with superior service, knowledge, and dependability.”
What's your best turf tip?
“Calibrate your spreaders and sprayers.”
Experience
"I've spent my entire career in the green industry; 16 years at Scotts Miracle Gro and 8 years at Real Green Software with roles in human resources, information technology, sales, call center management, public relations, and marketing."
Professional Affiliations
"I am the chair of the membership committee for National Association of Landscape Professionals, a board member of Project Evergreen, and a member of National Speakers Association."
Education
I attended Indiana University Bloomington and the University of Indianapolis (secondary education).
What makes you passionate about what you do?
"My peers in the green industry want to help each other, they want to solve interesting problems and they want to make the world a more beautiful place. I strive to be like my peers."
What does ATS offer that your competitors don't?
"Anyone can sell green industry products. ATS offers the best problem-solving professionals in the business. ATS associates are passionate about helping our customers grow their business and take as much pride in the results of our products as our customers do."
Describe [a] customer problem(s) you are proud of solving:
"In 2020 at the height of Covid, I worked with my industry affiliates to ensure that lawn care was essential in all 50 states. This included leading an initiative to sue the governor of Michigan. We were successful."
What's your best turf tip?
"As good as our products are, nothing replaces mother nature's H2O. Take every opportunity to assess irrigation and plant health as it relates to this important horticultural practice and continually communicate feedback to our customers."
