THE GOLF COURSE TRADES - Key Persons
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- President and CEO of Rain Bird Corporation
Anthony W. "Tony" LaFetra, president and CEO of Rain Bird Corporation, passed away on January 29, 2021. He will be remembered as...
Bay Creek, a beach and golf community located along Virginia's Eastern Shore in Cape Charles, recently welcomed Robert Ewing as general manager. Ewing...
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- Vice President and COO of Walker Supply Inc
Leading Primera through its next chapter, continuing to build upon Primera's Pillars of Excellence: Growth, Value, Engagement and Influence, Bob Windsheimer, Vice President and COO of Walker Supply Inc, has been named Board Chairman. Windsheimer has served as part of the Primera Board and Executive Committee over the past eight years in different roles, most recently as Vice-Chair. Windsheimer's experience, combined with Walker Supply Inc's long history as a Primera member, equates to a leader passionate about continuing to drive a high level of performance for the Cooperative.
In conjunction with Windsheimer's appointment, Todd Griebe, Director of Procurement at Target Specialty Products, has been appointed Vice-Chair. Griebe has served on the Primera Board over the last five years and joins the Executive Committee, providing a unique perspective on the future success opportunities for Primera.
"You strive for your Board of Directors to be a microcosm of your membership. You are looking for diverse experience, knowledge, and perspective when assembling the leadership team, and I believe Primera has established a best in industry Board of Directors to help oversee and elevate our Cooperative," said Braun.
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- Named Southwest Regional Account Manager for Munro
Munro, the leading manufacturer of pumps, pump controls, and pump stations for the turf irrigation market, has named Brad Davis as its...
Cabot, the developer, and operator of master-planned golf resort communities announced today that Jason McCarty has joined Cabot Saint Lucia as Director...
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- Co - Owner
- Creative Director
- Managing Director
- Owner
Carrie Vandever is a summa cum laude graduate of Roane State Community College with an A.S. in Computer Art & Design and has been with The Trades since 1995. Her 30+ years of experience and knowledge of Adobe products have made her a wonderful asset in the design and publication of The Golf Course Trades magazines. During her tenure, she has gained experience in web design, SEO, social media, and online marketing which she uses daily to grow the Golf Course Trades audience. She also handles some overall office management. Her talent is utilized with promotional outreach for the Gardens‘ development, as well.
Landscapes Unlimited, the leading golf course developer and construction company, has promoted Cheryl Halvorsen from Senior Irrigation Estimator to a project management role.
A 26-year veteran of Landscapes, Halvorsen is one of the golf industry's most respected irrigation experts. While continuing to work closely with irrigation designers and distributors, golf course architects, property owners, and Landscapes' field managers, her keen attention to detail will be leveraged in managing installations during project executions."
Landscapes' project management framework includes activity and resource planning, organizing and motivating project teams, monitoring time management, and progress, cost estimating and budget development, analyzing and managing project risk, and ultimately realizing client satisfaction.
"It is extremely fulfilling to be a central part of the entire irrigation process, helping golf courses operate efficiently and profitably," says Halvorsen. "A thorough review of plans and specifications, overlaid with a deep knowledge of installation practices, are keys to preempting challenges before they show up in the field."
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- Superintendent Gaylord Springs Golf Links
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- New Director of Golf at the Summit Club at Armonk
The new Summit Club at Armonk announced that PGA Professional Colin Igoe has been appointed as Director of Golf. Igoe, who most...
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- Professor of Plant Biology
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- CEO / Founding Publisher
- Founder and Publisher of Resort Trades
- Founding Publisher
James Wilson is the founder and publisher of Resort Trades, the timeshare industry's news journal. After starting Developmental Trades, the predecessor to the current title, in 1987, Wilson launched a number of other publications to bring news and supplier information to professionals in niche industries. Golf Course Trades is one of the most successful niches. In September 2012, he acquired The Gardens RV Villages, a community of luxury homes with fully attached RV garages, located in Crossville, Tennessee. Wilson undertook both his undergraduate and graduate studies in Civil Engineering at Tennessee Technological University.
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- Cabot Saint Lucia As Director
"Michael will be remembered as an exceptional leader, dedicated to the success of our cooperative, but most importantly, he'll be remembered by many as a friend," said Primera CEO Jeff Braun. "Michael led the Board with a tremendous passion for making Primera a leader in our industry. His forward-thinking and vision for what success could be for our Member-Owner and Supplier partners was a driving reason I chose to join Primera. Michael has left his mark on our industry, our Cooperative, and we are all grateful for his invaluable contribution. He will be genuinely missed by all who had the privilege to call him a collogue and friend."
Jeff Shelley has written and published nine books as well as numerous articles for print and online media over his lengthy career. Among his titles are three editions of the book, "Golf Courses of the Pacific Northwest." The Seattle resident was the editorial director of Cybergolf.com from 2000-15. For seven years he served as the board president of First Green, an educational outreach program that is now part of the Golf Course Superintendents of America and Environmental Institute for Golf.
John Bodenhamer. When I first came to the USGA, I oversaw the inside-the-ropes aspects of our championships (i.e., Rules, agronomic prep, setup, as well as our governance functions, which are the Rules of Golf, Rules of Amateur Status, Equipment Regulations and the Test Center, and Handicapping/Course Rating). In 2018, Mike Davis changed my role and asked me to assume from him the course setup duties for the U.S. Open, as well as most of the outside-the-ropes activities of our Open championships, too. As such, I handed off the governance duties to my colleague and friend, Thomas Pagel.
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- Vice President of Supplier Relations at Primera
always knew he had a passion and desire to not just be a chef, but a great one. However, it wasn't until he worked for World Certified Master Chef, Shawn Culp, that his passion was truly discovered. Chef White has 10 years of culinary experience, developing his craft at clubs such as Upper St. Clair Country Club, Greenbriar Resort, Rivers Club, and Forrest Lake Country Club. He specializes in fresh cuisine, focusing on locally sourced ingredients. The newest member of the Westmoreland team started in February, Chef White, age 27, is eager to showcase his talents both in the member dining room and during special events.
There is no off season at Quail Hollow Club, according to Keith Wood, director of…
The Club at New Seabury has announced Kevin Taylor as its new Director of Agronomy. Taylor will oversee the club's recently renovated...
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- Joins Honey Run Golf Club As Head Professional
Honey Run Golf Club, an all-inclusive premier golf course, located in the rolling hills of York, PA, is thrilled to announce the...
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- Rain Bird 's New Regional Manager
Mark Donohue is Rain Bird's new regional manager for the company's Southeast Asia market. In his new role, Donohue will manage the...
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- Marketing & Sales Associate
- Marketing & Sales Associates
Carroll is experienced in assisting suppliers and vendors to market to reach golf facility owners and golf superintendents through her experience as a marketing associate for Golf Course Trades Digital Products. Marla came to The Trades in 2001 and can be reached at 931-484-8819; Marla@TheTrades.com.
Milford "Deacon" Palmer, father of Arnold Palmer and also the superintendent at Latrobe Country Club for over 40 years, was a classic...
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- Names Basso New General Manager & COO
Naples Lakes Country Club (www.napleslakesfl.com), the award-winning residential community that is home to Collier County's only Arnold Palmer Signature Golf Course, has...
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- President of Sigma Organics, Wil
Paul Smith, President of Sigma Organics, will remain as Board Treasurer, while Allan Smith, Owner of Atlantic Golf and Turf, will stay as Board Secretary. Andy Keeton, National Turf Product Manager at Ewing Irrigation; Frank Lopes, Owner of Turfnology and Bob Hartman, Turf Director at Central Turf & Irrigation, will continue to serve in their respective Director roles.
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- Names Mark Donohue Regional Manager for Southeast Asia
Holganix team member, Rob Dillinger, will sit down with Paul Latshaw, one of the golf industry's most respected Superintendents, on March 25...
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- Joins Curtis Industries As Country Manager, Canada
Curtis Industries, LLC. manufacturer of cab enclosures, attachments and accessories for compact vehicles, is pleased to announce the appointment of Russell Hooper...
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- Westmoreland General Manager
Westmoreland General Manager Ryan Prosowski, who has been in the position since 2018, has assembled a team of professionals focused on delivering the finest private club experience in Western Pennsylvania, including Director of Golf Zack Turek, Golf Course Superintendent Spencer Hennen, and Executive Chef Jonathan White. Ryan himself has 25 years of private club industry experience, including serving at Skyline Country Club and Ventana Golf & Country Club in Tucson, Ariz.; The Jeremy Golf & Country Club in Park City, Utah; and Terravita Country Club in Scottsdale, Ariz.
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- Golf Course Superintendent
Stephen Lord, former Head Groundskeeper for the Cincinnati Reds, has joined Advanced Turf Solutions as a sales representative. Lord will serve the...
Todd Bohn has been named Director of Agronomy for Desert Mountain Club, effective July 5. A Midwest native, Bohn arrives at Desert...
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- Director of Procurement at Target Specialty Products
Tom Watson often talks about his dad telling him as a young man, "Tom if you can win the National Open, you will have really done something special, as you will have won on the toughest course of the year."
That is what we do: create something special and, when a player wins, they have achieved what Jones, Hogan, Palmer, Nicklaus, Watson, Woods, and DeChambeau have done. It is more meaningful.
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- CEO / Executive Director at Washington Golf, PNGA, and the Home Course
It was only a matter of time before the BYU grad would move on to bigger things. But he will never be forgotten by those of us in America's upper-left-hand corner, where he united the golfing community and left his mark. Troy Andrew, CEO/executive director of the PNGA and Washington Golf (formerly the Washington State Golf Association) - and 2022 President of International Association of Golf Administrators - took the reins from Bodenhamer and had this to say about him:
"John is a mentor and great friend of mine. He is a tremendous leader and I have always believed in his thoughtful leadership style. I strive to emulate it every day. One of his many strong leadership traits is his genuine way of taking the time to seek other opinions before he makes any kind of decision. Furthermore, when success is achieved, he will always deflect the accolades and make sure his team gets the credit. He's a very selfless individual. In my world of golf administration, John, to me, is our GOAT!"
Added Dr. John Wagner, a 30-year board member of both the PNGA and WSGA, and a three-year president of the WSGA: "John had the ability to present the issues and their pros and cons to the board so we could make the proper decision. Even though he had a position on an issue, he never imposed that on the board. In the end, it was all for the good of the game."