EXECUTIVE PROFILE

Agronomy executive with 35 years of golf course maintenance experience, including 22 years as a Head Superintendent and current oversight of 14 golf properties with $20M in combined annual operating budgets. Proven leader in championship-level conditioning, large-scale renovations, capital planning, and team development. North Carolina native with deep respect for classic architecture and private club culture. GCSAA Class A member with a Bachelor of Science in Agronomy from NC State University.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Brightview Golf- Southeast Area Director

Florida: 2023-Present

Provide executive oversight for 14 golf course maintenance operations across Florida.

·       Direct $20M in combined annual operating budgets

·       Lead, mentor, and evaluate superintendent team to ensure agronomic consistency and client satisfaction

·       Develop and implement strategic agronomic programs and capital improvement plans

·       Standardize budget forecasting, labor modeling, and performance benchmarks across properties

·       Support portfolio growth through client development and operational due diligence

·       Ensure regulatory compliance, licensing, safety standards, and environmental stewardship across all facilities

Osprey Point Golf Course- Golf Course Superintendent

Boca Raton, Florida: 2022-2023

27-hole high-volume public facility (110,000+ annual rounds)

·       Managed $1.1M annual operating budget and 16-person maintenance team

·       Improved course conditioning to withstand heavy play while maintaining budget discipline

·       Implemented operational efficiencies to support high-traffic wear management

·       Oversaw in-house and contracted project work

·       2026 recipient of National Golf Course Owners Association Municipal Golf Course of the Year

Parkland Golf & Country Club- Golf Course Superintendent

Parkland, Florida: 2015-2021

18-hole private club / Audubon International Gold Signature Facility

·       Directed three departments with $2.0M combined annual budget

·       Led 26-person agronomy team serving year-round membership

·       Maintained high-end private club conditioning standards

·       Oversaw major bunker and drainage renovation projects

·       Developed capital plans and multi-year improvement strategies

·       Achieved consistent annual budget compliance

Melreese Golf Club- Golf Course Superintendent

Miami, Florida: 2014-2015

·       Project managed $2M in-house renovation including greens, tees, fairways, and bunkers

·       Converted course from bermudagrass to paspalum

·       Partnered extensively with First Tee programming initiatives

Royal Turks and Caicos Golf Club- Golf Course Superintendent

Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands: 2006-2013

·       Directed agronomic operations in year-round tropical conditions

·       Managed international staff and resort-level guest expectations

·       Extensive knowledge of salt-affected soils and reverse osmosis irrigation

The Polo Club of Boca Raton- Golf Course Superintendent

Boca Raton, Florida: 2004-2006

·       Maintained championship-level private club conditions

·       Managed multi-course operations and large maintenance staff

CORE COMPETENCIES

·      Warm-Season Turf Management (Paspalum proficiency)

·      Championship Conditioning Standards

·      Historic Course Stewardship

·      Large-Scale Renovation Oversight

·      Capital Planning & Asset Preservation

·      Budget Development & Financial Controls

·      Team Leadership & Staff Development

·      Irrigation & Water Resource Management

·      Regulatory & Environmental Compliance

·      Private Club & Member Communication

EDUCATION

North Carolina State University

Bachelor of Science- Agronomy (Turfgrass Management Concentration)

PROFESSIONAL AFFLIATIONS & CERTIFICATIONS

·      GCSAA Class A Member (25 years), in progress of obtaining Certification

·      South Florida GCSA- Past Chapter President and current Board Member

·      Licensed Florida Pesticide Applicator (Ornamental & Turf, Right of Ways, Natural Areas, Aquatics)

·      Ongoing professional development through GCSAA Conference

·      2026 GCSAA Conference speaker on Ultradwarf Bermudagrass Greens Management

·      2027 GCSAA Conference speaker on Goosegrass Weed Management