MISSION STATEMENTS

Professional Mission
I aspire to become a golf course superintendent for a club that is passionate about its course and the game of golf. I will utilize all of my resources to carry out my passion, which is providing superior playability and conditioning, as well as assuming stewardship for the integrity of the golf course's championship attributes. I will also work diligently to improve the detail and presentation of the golf course and the professionalism of the maintenance department to ensure the club's #1 asset is distinguished as an outstanding experience.

Personal Mission
I will continue to live on a foundation of integrity, honesty, optimism, loyalty, and faith. These are virtues I will hold for as long as I live. My primary beliefs are based on taking responsibility for my own life and viewing everything in it in the right perspective. This principle is the essence of being proactive; which allows me to make the most of my situations, environment, and challenges. I will continue to find a comfortable balance between personal life and career. I believe this is critical to maximizing life quality and the key to maintaining growth, productivity, and contentment in the workplace. I plan to stay mentally, emotionally, spiritually, and physically healthy, and help the people around me be the best they can be in life. Most importantly, I will always strive to be a good husband, father, son, brother, friend, and neighbor throughout the rest of my life.



BACKGROUND

I believe mobility and the ability to adapt to change during the years as an assistant superintendent is the key to achieving success as a head golf course superintendent in today’s competitive market. I embraced this philosophy while completing my Bachelor of Science degree in Turfgrass Management at Michigan State University. Therefore, my proactive career path has given me 14 total years of experience, 9 as an assistant superintendent, at 5 different golf courses across 5 states; each progressive move created through my own personal choice and patience.

My work experience has exposed me to various aspects of the golf profession and course management. I have had the opportunity to work in public/resort golf, at a new construction/grow-in, and in the private, classical club sector – where I feel my strongest abilities lie. Each course has offered a unique situation and set of challenges which has greatly enhanced my development as an effective leader, turf manager, communicator, and student of the game of golf and golf course architecture. I strongly believe this separates me from my colleagues, and has prepared me to succeed as a head golf course superintendent.

The following illustrates my career path and indicates the key skill sets I developed from each course.
(Click the club logos to see my in-depth qualifications for each.)

McGuire's Resort		Michigan State University
Public/Resort Golf Maintenance Fundamentals Multi Course Experience Construction Exposure		Unparalleled 4-Year Turfgrass Program Education in Soils, Turfgrass, & Course Mgt. Exposure to Industry Leaders Networking Development
Sagamore Club		Myopia Hunt Club
Grow-In / New Course Experience Performance Under Pressure & Deadlines Exposure to USGA Greens & New Grass Varieties Management of Large Staff & Multiple Projects Extensive Irrigation Work Growth in Teamwork Orientation		Turf Playability & Conditioning Focus Personnel & Task Management Classical Course & Club Experience Understanding of Course Architecture Operation Under Fewer Resources Intro to Member Relations & Budgeting
New Haven Country Club		Skokie Country Club
Experience with First-Year Superintendent Restoration Work & Large-Scale Change Conflict Management Aggressive Mgt. of Firm & Fast Conditioning Involvement in High-Level Operations Leadership & Communication Growth		Work with Certified, Respected Superintendent Extensive In-House Project Involvement Emphasis on Course Presentation & Detail Fine-Tuning of Leadership & Management Unprecedented Turf Conditioning Refinement of Budgeting & Administration
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