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Melrose Leadership Academy, Equipment Management Experience Sending 10 to GCSAA Conference and Trade Show
Melrose programs for superintendents, equipment managers provide professional development, networking and educational opportunities
Jan 29, 2024
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Golf
BLOOMINGTON, Minn. — Thanks to funding from the Kendrick B. Melrose Family Foundation, 10 members of the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA) will have the opportunity to attend the 2024 GCSAA Conference and Trade Show, Jan. 29-Feb. 1, in Phoenix, Ariz.
The Melrose Leadership Academy supports the professional development of GCSAA superintendent members while the Melrose Equipment Management Experience provides professional development for GCSAA equipment managers. Both programs are administered through the GCSAA Foundation, the philanthropic organization of GCSAA.
The Kendrick B. Melrose Family Foundation was founded by the late Ken Melrose, former CEO and chairman of The Toro Company, and longtime friend and supporter of GCSAA. The Melrose Leadership Academy was established in 2012 followed by the Melrose Equipment Management Experience in 2019. Both programs provide valuable learning experiences, professional development, networking and educational opportunities for superintendents and equipment managers and, in turn, improve the future of the golf course management industry.
Participants in both Melrose programs are chosen through an application process based on financial need, involvement in communities through volunteer efforts and a drive to progress in their careers. Five superintendents have been chosen for the 2024 Melrose Leadership Academy, and five equipment managers have been chosen for the 2024 Melrose Equipment Management Experience.
“GCSAA is grateful to send these deserving individuals to the GCSAA Conference and Trade Show as part of The Melrose Leadership Academy and the Melrose Equipment Management Experience,” GCSAA CEO Rhett Evans said. “Through the Melrose programs, these members will receive unparalleled education and networking opportunities that will no doubt advance their careers by providing them with knowledge to take home to their respective golf courses. Congratulations to the 2024 class of Melrose participants.”
The members of the 2024 Melrose Leadership Academy are:
- Bill Abbe, East Hartford Golf Club, East Hartford, Conn.
- Jeremy Frisicaro, Bayville Golf Club, Virginia Beach, Va.
- Randall Hess, Springfield Country Club, Springfield, Pa.
- Jason Narwold, CGCS, Regatta Bay Golf and Yacht Club, Destin, Fla.
- Jonathon Oppenheim, Knollwood Country Club, Granger, Ind.
The members of the 2024 Melrose Equipment Management Experience are:
- Ryan Deering, Rolling Green Country Club, Arlington Heights, Ill.
- Jason Goebel, Voyager Village, Danbury, Wis.
- Christopher Hyman, Cobblestone Creek, Victor, N.Y.
- Nicholas Meyer, Sunset Hills, Carrollton, Ga.
- Steven Weber, Deer Creek, Deerfield Beach, Fla.
For more information on the Melrose Leadership Academy and the Melrose Equipment Management Experience, visit www.gcsaa.org/foundation/education.
About Toro
With roots dating back to 1914, Toro is a leading worldwide provider of innovative solutions for the outdoor environment including turf and landscape maintenance, snow management,
rental and construction equipment, and irrigation solutions. Through a strong network of distributors, dealers, retailers and rental stores in more than 125 countries, Toro helps customers care for golf courses, sports fields, public green spaces, commercial and residential properties, construction sites and agricultural operations. More at: www.toro.com.
About GCSAA
The Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA) is a leading golf organization in the United States. Its focus is on golf course management, and since 1926 GCSAA has been the top professional association for the men and women who manage golf courses in the U.S. and worldwide. From its headquarters in Lawrence, Kan., the association provides education, information and representation to 20,000 members in more than 78 countries. The association’s mission is to serve its members, advance their profession and improve communities through enjoyment, growth and vitality of the game of golf. Visit GCSAA at www.gcsaa.org or find us on Facebook or Twitter. Visit our industry-leading magazine at GCMonline.com.
The GCSAA Foundation is the philanthropic organization of the GCSAA. Its mission is to secure funding and support to strengthen advocacy, education, and research that advances the work of golf course management professionals. Visit the Foundation at www.gcsaa.org/foundation.