Experience
"I have 7 years worth of application experience for turf and ornamental and I have been in turf and ornamental sales since 1997."
Professional Affiliations
IPCAA
Education
Associate of Science Horticulture, Vincennes University
What makes you passionate about what you do?
"I really like to solve turf issues and help my customers grow their business."
What does ATS offer that your competitors don't?
"ATS offers better service, better delivery, and experienced, knowledgeable sales reps."
Describe [a] customer problem(s) you are proud of solving:
"I had a customer having a problem with Douglas Fir trees. I helped him diagnose the problem (needle cast) and a course of action to treat the problem."
What's your best turf tip?
"Keep your mower blades sharp."
Experience
"I have 24 years of experience in the golf & turf industry."
Professional Affiliations
Member of the Kentuckiana Golf Course Superintendents Association
Education
"I have an Associate Degree in Applied Science from Jefferson Community and Technical College."
What makes you passionate about what you do?
"I love the outdoors."
What does ATS offer that your competitors don't?
"ATS offers industry standard-setting service and exceptional product support."
What's your best turf tip?
"Be consistent with your turf care practices."
Experience
"I have spent 28 years in the green industry, with 22 of those years in lawn care and athletics sales and customer service.”
Education
Bachelor of Science, Horticulture, Penn State
What makes you passionate about what you do?
“I enjoy helping people grow their business and teaching them how to maintain landscapes, turf and athletic fields.”
What does ATS offer that your competitors don't?
“Exceptional service.”
Describe [a] customer problem(s) you are proud of solving:
“Using the proper products to maintain safe playing surfaces on athletic fields.”
What's your best turf tip?
“Aerate and topdress your fields to maintain a quality surface.”
Experience
"I have experience in golf course management, landscape management, distributor & sales representative expertise."
Professional Affiliations
GCSAA
Local chapters in Wisconsin and Illinois
Education
University of Illinois, B.S. Ornamental Horticulture
What makes you passionate about what you do?
"Finding new solutions to problems."
What does ATS offer that your competitors don't?
"ATS offers products, such as Healthy Grow granular organic fertilizer and Foliar-Pak, as well as delightful service that makes a difference."
Describe [a] customer problem(s) you are proud of solving:
"I love to solve a nagging turf or soil problem. It feels so good to never have to deal with that perennial complaint again."
What's your best turf tip?
"Don't be afraid to ask your friends for help."
Experience
"I have twenty years of experience as a golf course superintendent."
Professional Affiliations
President of the Midwest Regional Turf Foundation
Member of the Indiana GCSA, Hoosier GCSA
Education
"I have a Turf Certificate from the University of Massachusetts."
What makes you passionate about what you do?
"I have loved mentoring assistants during my 20 years in the business and now I get to help a lot more people in my new position."
What does ATS offer that your competitors don't?
"I think ATS offers a level of practical experience that the competitors don't."
Describe [a] customer problem(s) you are proud of solving:
"I like helping with disease identification and also enjoy helping in general golf course maintenance issues."
What's your best turf tip?
"Use wetting agents after top dressing to eliminate dew, which will cause the mowers to pick up less sand and leave a cleaner surface."
Experience
"Fourteen years at River Glen Country Club, 6 years as the superintendent. 7 years working for Advanced Turf Solutions."
Professional Affiliations
Indiana Golf Course Superintendent Association
Education
Short Course, IN/IL
Various classes and seminars
What makes you passionate about what you do?
"I enjoy people! I enjoy helping and teaching people in all aspects."
What does ATS offer that your competitors don't?
"Me! ATS is a family! We all care and take care of our family. You as one of our customers are our family."
Describe [a] customer problem(s) you are proud of solving:
"I experienced many floods working as a superintendent. That being said I have helped many courses with heavy water issues."
What's your best turf tip?
"Trust your instincts! You are correct most of the time."
