Experience
"Eighteen years as a turf business owner and 27 years as a turf distributor territory manager."
Professional Affiliations
MUGCSA
GPGCSA
PLCA
Pennsylvania Turf Council
Education
40 years OIT Turf Industry
What makes you passionate about what you do?
"The people, the surroundings, and the problem solving makes me very passionate about working in the turf industry."
What does ATS offer that your competitors don't?
"ATS offers understanding, patience, and the ability to deliver when promised."
Describe [a] customer problem(s) you are proud of solving:
"Helping to turn around golf courses, clubs, and lawn care industry companies that are failing."
What's your best turf tip?
"Don't try to mow grass to a height that it was not bred to be mowed at."
Experience
"I have 30 years of experience in the green industry."
Education
"I have a Bachelor's of Science in Agricultural Economics from Purdue University."
What makes you passionate about what you do?
"The people and the industry make me passionate about what I do."
What does ATS offer that your competitors don't?
"Knowledge, innovative solutions and outstanding service are three things ATS offers that competitors do not."
Describe [a] customer problem(s) you are proud of solving:
"I redesigned several pre-emergent programs to address worker availability in the spring as well as reduce weed breakthrough. This resulted in improved spring workflow improvement, business growth, along with significant reductions in callbacks."
What's your best turf tip?
"Most turf quality problems can be avoided by implementing good agronomic practices."
Experience
1983-1988 -- Clubhouse and Honor Caddie
1989-1991 -- Golf Course Intern, Muirfield Village Golf Club (Dublin, Ohio)
1990 -- Golf Course Intern, Ridgewood Country Club (Ridgewood, New Jersey)
Assistant Grow-In Coordinator, New Albany Country Club (New Albany, Ohio)
1993-1995 -- Assistant Golf Course Superintendent, Woodholme Country Club (Pikesville, Maryland)
1995-1997 -- Assistant Golf Course Superintendent, Forest Hills Country Club (Chesterfield, Missouri)
1997-2021 -- Head Golf Course Superintendent, Persimmon Woods Golf Club (Weldon Spring, Missouri)
Professional Affiliations
Golf Course Superintendents Association of America
Mississippi Valley Golf Course Superintendents Association
Education
THE Ohio State University
B.S. in Agriculture (Agronomy)
Area of Concentration: Turfgrass Management
What makes you passionate about what you do?
Love of the Game!
What does ATS offer that your competitors don't?
ATS is a FAMILY.
What's your best turf tip?
Green side up.
Experience
"I have 13 years in turf maintenance, 5 years as an Assistant Superintendent, and 3 years as a Superintendent/Director of Agronomy."
Professional Affiliations
Class A GCSAA Superintendent
Carolinas GCSA member
On the Nomination Committee for the Board of Directors for the Carolinas GCSA
Cape Fear GCSA Member
Education
"I have a degree in turfgrass management from Michigan State University."
What makes you passionate about what you do?
"I love talking turf with anyone, but meeting people and developing relationships with the people in the turf industry is my passion."
What does ATS offer that your competitors don't?
"ATS offers an unparalleled customer experience. All of the people at ATS want to deliver a quality product to our customers and to make sure that they have the tools and information they need to succeed in what can be a tough industry."
What's your best turf tip?
"Stay humble. Turf stands can change minute by minute. It's key to stay educated and focused on the task at hand."
Experience
"I have 18 years of distribution experience in lawn care and landscaping. I also have 10 years of experience as an owner/operator of a custom lawn care and landscaping company.”
Education
2 years Computer Science
What makes you passionate about what you do?
“Being able to think outside the box and help people. It takes people and ideas to grow our business.”
What does ATS offer that your competitors don't?
“ATS offers exceptional service and knowledge.”
Describe [a] customer problem(s) you are proud of solving:
“Most customers are proud of their equipment and I have a little passion for being a backyard mechanic. I have helped many customers over the years custom fit their companies with high volume sprayers over the last 18 years.”
What's your best turf tip?
“Remember, Mother Nature never clocks out!”
Experience
“I’ve been a Golf Course Superintendent and General Manager in the industry. However, I’ve also been the turfgrass department head of two colleges and the Program Director of The Lawn Institute.”
Professional Affiliations
North West Illinois Golf Course Superintendents Association
Midwest Association of Golf Course Superintendents
Wisconsin Sod Producers Association
Sod Growers of Mid America
Education
Bachelor’s of Science in Crop and Soil Science with an emphasis on Turfgrass Management
What makes you passionate about what you do?
“Turfgrass is all I have done since I turned 18. I have dedicated my life to learning as much as possible about it.”
What does ATS offer that your competitors don't?
“ATS is a family dedicated to making everyone’s jobs as easy as possible.”
What's your best turf tip?
“The best defense against weeds is a thick, dense lawn.”
Experience
I’ve been a golf course superintendent/director of agronomy for the past 24 years split between two clubs in central Indiana. Most recently, the director of agronomy for Highland Golf and CC in Indianapolis.
Professional Affiliations
MRTF, Board Member and Past President
IGCSA, Board Member and Treasurer, Past President
Select Superintendent Council on Irrigation
Education
BS Agronomy Purdue West Lafayette
What does ATS offer that your competitors don't?
We at ATS offer a full service, solution based approach that puts our customers in the best position to succeed. It’s very rewarding to be able to offer more than quality products. The multitude of experiences we offer is second to none.
What's your best turf tip?
When in doubt, so nothing, step back and observe. The solution is not always a knee jerk reaction.
Experience
"I have 10 years of experience in golf management at various courses, 5 years of experience in sports turf management at the University of Mississippi, 3 years of experience in lawn care and 6 years of experience in T/O distribution and sales."
Professional Affiliations
Kansas Turfgrass Foundation
Kansas Arborist Association
Education
"I have a B.S. in Horticulture and Landscape Architecture, with an emphasis in Turfgrass Science, from Oklahoma State University. I also have a M.B.A. from Rockhurst University."
What makes you passionate about what you do?
"I genuinely enjoy turf management and ornamental landscaping. I also enjoy golf course design, and working to improve efficiencies to save maintenance labor."
What does ATS offer that your competitors don't?
"Service and Knowledge. Knowledgeable staff to act as a customer consultant."
Describe [a] customer problem(s) you are proud of solving:
"Finding the correct chemistry to solve multiple problems at the same time versus customer making multiple chemical applications. Using the correct product to save the end-user sizable labor."
What's your best turf tip?
"Too much water is equally detrimental to lack of water for the turfgrass plant."
Experience
"I have a plethora of experience in the green industry. In the golf side of the industry, I’ve worked as a Superintendent and Assistant Superintendent. My experience also extends into sports turf and landscape management.”
Professional Affiliations
Golf Course Superintendents Association of America, Class A
Bluegrass Golf Course Superintendents Association, Past President and Board Member
Quad State Golf Course Superintendents Association
Kentucky Turfgrass Council
Sports Turf Managers Association
Education
Bachelor of Science, Plant and Soil Science, University of Kentucky
Certificate in Business Administration, University of Kentucky
What makes you passionate about what you do?
“I was raised in agriculture, so growing things came to me as second nature. I look at turf management as precision agriculture, so helping growers achieve success is what I strive for.”
What does ATS offer that your competitors don't?
“High-quality products that are cost effective and help the customer reach their goals within their financial constraints.”
Describe [a] customer problem(s) you are proud of solving:
“Maximizing a customer's budget with high quality products.”
What's your best turf tip?
“Sunlight, airflow, drainage and good nutrition.”
Experience
"17 years experience in sales, installation and service, and agronomic and equipment tech support.”
Professional Affiliations
Ohio Landscape Association
Ohio Lawn Care Association
Education
Bachelor of Science, Plant Pathology, The Ohio State University
What makes you passionate about what you do?
“I enjoy using my knowledge and experience to help people grow and meet their full potential.”
What does ATS offer that your competitors don't?
“Knowledge, service, selection, and passion for what we do.”
Describe [a] customer problem(s) you are proud of solving:
“Restoring the turf on Memorial Plaza in downtown Cleveland after the Cavaliers victory celebration with just three weeks to spare before the Republican National Convention.”
What's your best turf tip?
“Whenever you are faced with a landscape challenge, always start with the most likely and reasonable answer. Trust your gut instinct. It is probably correct.”
