2025 JOINT CONF WEBSITE BANNER1
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Speaker Series

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      Opening Speaker

Rhett Evans,  CEO, GCSAA 

Four-time Ironman Triathlon finisher, Mount Everest summiteer and an active adventurist, Rhett Evans will share how principles of purpose, passion, positivity, and perseverance can lead to greater personal and professional growth.

Ben McGraw, Ph.D.
Pennsylvania State University
Associate Professor, Program Coordinator – Turfgrass Science

 

Micah Woods Ph.D.
Asian Turfgrass Centre, Chief Scientist
Director of PACE Turf Information Services

Katerina Jordan Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Guelph Turfgrass Institute, Director

Tom Hsiang, Ph.D. Professor of Plant Pathology. Department of Environmental Sciences, Ontario Agricultural College

Patricia Anne Miller, BSc.hon., PhDc, Envu

Laura Anderson, Agrologist, Envu

Chris Tritabaugh, Golf Course Superintendent at Hazeltine National Golf Club, Chaska, Minnesota

Bill Green, Superintendent, Cutten Fields

James Beebe, Retired Golf Course Manager

Matthew Pringle, Managing Director, Green Section, USGA

Cristina Tomaino, B.A.(Hons.), J.D. SmithValeriote Law Firm LLP

Melanie Groves, Talent & Culture Lead, Syngenta

Paul McCormick, Superintendent & General Manager, Fox Meadow Golf Course

Matt Legg,   Technical Lead, Syngenta

Jeff Mingay, Golf Course Architect

Assistants Superintendent Panel

Dain Mikulic, Superintendent, Carrying Place Golf & Country Club

Emerson Coulter, Superintendent, KenWo Golf Club

        Marco China, Golf Course Superintendent, Deer Ridge Golf Club

Lisa Marie Guilfoyle, Assistants Panel Moderator

Equipment Manager Session Speakers

 Mike Rollins, B.A, Director of Sales & Marketing for SIP Corporation

Taylor Cairns, Equipment Manager, The London Hunt Club

Kevin Hennigar, Equipment Manager, Angus Glen

Paul Peterson, Assistant Superintendent,  Legends on the Niagara Golf Course

Superintendent Panel

Greg Greer, Superintendent, The Royal Montreal Golf Club

Ian McQueen, Superintendent, St. Georges Golf & Country Club

Reid Solodan, Superintendent, Canmore Golf & Curling Club

Cameron Kusiek, Superintendent, Carmoney Golf & Country Club

Supplier Session Speakers

Paul Grotier,
Belchim Turf Canada

Billy Joe,
Belchim Turf Canada

 

Don White, Turf Care

Kyle Miller, BASF

Matt Legg, Syngenta

Sean Van Beurden, Envu

Rick Fletcher, Nufarm