Expert Details
Golf and Sports Turf: Construction and Maintenance
ID: 724037
North Carolina, USA
Expert consistently stays abreast of the new developments in Agronomic Research as it relates to the C5 division of ASA. Thirty years of experience in the construction and maintenance of golf courses in the US and Asia has enabled him to review agronomic programming through many economic and environmental situations
Expert has successfully completed several large scale new and renovation-style golf course construction projects as project manager, where his leadership and expertise has been utilized to shape and guide operations from conception through design, contractor selection to completion responsible for both financial commitments and job quality assurances.
Expert's commitment to prudent environmental stewardship has been a mainstay to his success. A quality golf experience is based in this effort as all aspects are available for review at all times. Human needs, animal safety, plant requirement and natural resource preservation are the key elements to this work.
The Loxahathee Club - Owner's Representative
Designer Specification Review
Irrigation Design and Contract Review
Complete Job Oversight
Soil Physical Analysis
Grow-In follow up OversightSt. Andrews Country Club - Owner's Representative Designer Specification Review Irrigation Design and Contract Review Contractor Contract Review Complete Job Oversight Soil Physical Analysis - ISTRC Grow-In follow up OversightECI, Inc
Contract author
Staff Selection
Maintenance Program Production
On-Sight Counseling
Client RelationsGolden Bear International - Staff Agronomist
Construction Specification Review and Update
Irrigation Design Review
Maintenance Program Review
Soil and Plant Analysis
Education
| Year | Degree | Subject | Institution |
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| Year: 1976 | Degree: AS | Subject: Turfgrass Management | Institution: The Stockbridge School of Agriculture |
| Year: 1978 | Degree: BS | Subject: Plant and Soil Sciences/Agronomy | Institution: University of Massachusetts |
Work History
| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
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| Years: 2007 to Present | Employer: Undisclosed | Title: Owner/Agronomic Consultant | Department: |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2006 to 2007 | Employer: ICC Management | Title: Director of Golf and Grounds Maintenance | Department: |
Responsibilities:He directs and is oversight for all construction and maintenance operations regarding golf course, tennis and common grounds landscape |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2001 to 2006 | Employer: CycleWise, Inc. | Title: Owner/Agronomic Consultant | Department: |
Responsibilities:He worked with private clubs as Owner's Rep. during large scale renovations.St. Andrews CC - Boca Raton, FL The Loxahatchee Club - Jupiter, FL |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1993 to 1997 | Employer: ECI, Inc | Title: Regional Agronomist | Department: Golf |
Responsibilities:He worked with Golf Course Superintendents and Owners on contracted maintenance programs and construction projects from Florida to Michigan to Texas |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1990 to 1992 | Employer: Philestate, LLc, Manilla, Phillippines | Title: Golf Course Superintendent | Department: Golf |
Responsibilities:As GCS, he worked with construction contractors and designer representatives to construct, grass and staff 2 championship courses designed by Jack Nicklaus |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1989 to 1991 | Employer: Golden Bear International, Inc. | Title: Agronomist | Department: Golf Turf |
Responsibilities:He worked with designers, owners and contractors to construct courses and design continuing course maintenance programs throughout the southeastern US |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1986 to 1989 | Employer: Deer Track Golf and Country Club | Title: Golf Course Superintendent | Department: Golf Maintenance |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1979 to 1986 | Employer: Sea Pines Plantation Company | Title: Golf Course Superintendent | Department: Golf Course Maintenance |
Responsibilities:He finished his work here as Resort Course Superintendent overseeing 3 courses including Harbour Town Golf Links, a PGA Tour stop. |
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International Experience
| Years | Country / Region | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Years: 1991 to 1992 | Country / Region: Manilla, The Phillippines | Summary: He worked on sight as the Superintendent of construction and grassing completing 2 courses. He developed local staff for all positions. He also worked with the local government agencies to develop a training program for licensing pesticide applicators |
| Years: 1993 to 1993 | Country / Region: Antigua | Summary: He coordinated the importation of equipment and materials and designed and implemented management strategies for new golf course construction |
Career Accomplishments
| Associations / Societies |
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| ASA FTGA FGCSA CGCSA |
| Licenses / Certifications |
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| ARCPACS - Expert - Certified Professional Agronomist GCSAA - CGCS - Certified Golf Course Superintendent Commercial Pesticide Licenses in CA, MA, SC, TX, FL |
| Publications and Patents Summary |
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| He has one publication in Irrigation System Design and assisted in authoring the Pesticide Operators License for the Phillipine Government |
Additional Experience
| Expert Witness Experience |
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| He was diposed and worked through the settlement for a private Country Club relating to construction efforts and contract specifications |
| Training / Seminars |
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| As a Certified Golf Course Superintendent, The Golf Course Superintendents Association of America requires continued education courses to be completed to maintain status on a 4 year period. He has held this certification for 20 years. Courses include Irrigation, Plant Nutrients, Plant Stress Management, Construction and Renovation etc. As a Certified Agronomist, ARCPACS requires a certain number of continued education and meeting participation hours on an annual basis. He has held this certification for 22 years. |
| Vendor Selection |
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| As Owner's Representative and Designer's Representative, he has extensive experience in materials sourcing, qualification and installation. |
| Marketing Experience |
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| He has worked with the production and marketing of compost, biological pesticides and biological nutrient elements to sustainable growth programs. |
| Other Relevant Experience |
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| He has worked extensively with many laboratories regarding plant pathology and nutrient analysis as well as soil physical and chemical analysis |
Language Skills
| Language | Proficiency |
|---|---|
| Spanish | He has been working with hispanic laborersin many of the previous experiences |
| French | Educated in French from elementary to High School |
Fields of Expertise
agricultural engineering, soil compaction, micro irrigation, agronomic, turf, construction project management, landscaping, sports turf construction, golf course design, golf course maintenance, golf course, golf, environmental management, horticulture, harbor, agricultural economics, industrial plant construction, agricultural management, horticultural loss management, land development, horizontal settlement, construction material deficiency, arbitration, agricultural biotechnology, soil management, capital equipment, soil physics, drip irrigation, land management, agricultural pesticide, renewable resource, soil amelioration, construction safety equipment, soil amendment, agricultural waste, agricultural production, agricultural research, experimental agriculture, construction equipment, agribusiness, agricultural development, aquatic biology, contractor safety management, fall protection, construction safety management, agricultural accident investigation, agricultural accident, agricultural chemical, horticultural engineering, plant density, construction schedule, construction contract, landscape architecture, expansive soil, land planning, construction inspection, soil conditioner, computer-aided design, construction cost estimation, wildlife management, sustainable agriculture, habitat, construction, environmental cleanup, dolomite, agricultural pest, engineering, soil science, soil chemistry, soil characterization, soil agriculture, forestry, flood control, contractor safety, construction material, construction cost, civil engineering, botany, alternative natural resource, agriculture, agricultural machine, agricultural chemistry