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
32 Years. 20 years Owner Altimate Lawnscape Battle Ground IN, 7 years Purdue University Ground Department, 2 Years Lawn & Shrub Lafayette IN, 2 Years Turfmaster Lafayette IN
Professional Affiliations
MRTF Member, IPLLA Member
Education
Vincennes University, A.S. Horticulture
What makes you passionate about what you do?
The desire to do quality work in the Green Industry
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 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.”
Experience
"I began my career on the golf course with over 20 years of actual golf course experience. I have held just about every possible position. My last job before entering the sales world was superintendent at Crooked Stick Golf Course."
Professional Affiliations
IGCSAA
GCSAA
Education
Bachelor of Science, Biology, Indiana University
What makes you passionate about what you do?
"I love being on a golf course."
What does ATS offer that your competitors don't?
"100% employee owned, the reps literally have a vested interest in our customer's success."
What's your best turf tip?
"Green side up!"
Experience
“I am a former Golf Course Superintendent, who has been in the green industry for over 20 years.”
What makes you passionate about what you do?
“Nothing is more enjoyable to me than working together with my customers to help them produce a better product -- stronger, more healthy plants that hold up better to the challenging environment of the Greater St. Louis area.”
What does ATS offer that your competitors don't?
“We have the trifecta: the strongest portfolio of products to solve any problem, a wealth of knowledge, both in our facility and on the streets, and service that is second to none.”
Describe [a] customer problem(s) you are proud of solving:
“I have turned 'problem' areas or properties around many times with both the knowledge and tools that competitors just don't have. I believe that recommending the right product, used at the right time, is paramount to success - and I take doing so very seriously.”
What's your best turf tip?
"Use the highest quality fertilizer and grass seed you can possibly afford to use, both in the short and long term. It will pay off. Take grass seed for example. Genetics are often overlooked in residential lawn care because it is so competitive, and people buy a name brand they have heard of. Better genetics in the bag may increase the cost a few bucks in the fall, but when the property looks much better in coming years, it pays dividends.”
