My hands-on experience in golf course management coupled by a professional education, have helped guide me to this point of success in my career. I have gained the knowledge, leadership capabilities, and high level of golf course management skills that will amply enable me to produce results in the future.
In addition to my passion for turfgrass, I enjoy golfing and understand how the course should play to its membership. I welcome all feedback and opinions from the membership on course conditioning and playability.
I am very knowledgeable in managing and implementing cultural practices as a result of my experience gained at well-regarded clubs like Merion Golf Club, Carmel Country Club, and my current position at CostaTerra. Over many seasons, I have conducted a variety of agronomic and construction processes on complex playing surfaces that have consistently resulted in excellent course conditions.
I am confident in my professional talents and strive to advance my career as a superintendent for a club committed to excellence.
Education & Associations
THE PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY
Golf Course Turfgrass Management Program
Penn State Turf Club
Penn State Alumni Association
GREEN START ACADEMY
NORTH CAROLINA PESTICIDE APPLICATOR LICENSE
UNITED STATES GOLF ASSOCIATION (USGA)
GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENT ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA (GCSAA)
SPORTS TURF MANAGERS ASSOCIATION
Awards
DAVID S. ZIMMERMAN MEMORIAL TURFGRASS ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
Selected by fellow classmates for Cooperation with Others, Personal Conviction, Professional Attitude, Moral Character, Personality
MYLES ADDERLY AWARD - PENN STATE TURFGRASS ALUMNI CLUB
Recognition of abilities to observe, comprehend, and assimilate in written form
PENNCROSS BENTGRASS GROWERS ASSOCIATION AWARD
Recognition of scholarship achievements and leadership potential
DR. FRED GRAU MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Recognition for dedication to the industry and strong work ethic
GCSAA SCHOLARS COMPETITION AWARD
Recognition of academic excellence, work experience, extracurricular activities and potential to become a leading professional in golf.
GCSAA TURF BOWL CHAMPIONSHIP
Member of Penn State Championship Team