GCSAA committees/task groups

The Affiliation Agreement Task Group provides strategic input and guidance regarding proposed changes to GCSAA’s affiliation agreement among its chapters.

Meeting type: Conference call

John R. Fulling Jr., CGCS, chairman
Jeff L. White, CGCS, vice chairman

Jennifer S. Bryan
Shane Hadwick
Gary E. Leeper
Mark P. Newton, CGCS
Christopher A. Reverie
Randle J. Robinson

The Assistant Superintendent Task Group provides perspective and strategic input on assistant superintendent programs and services.

Meeting type: In person

Mark F. Jordan, CGCS, chairman
Jeff L. White, CGCS, vice chairman

Graham Edelman
Justin K. Ellison
Phillip A. Fischer
Conner J. Galea
Carey A. Hofner
Kendra A. Kiss
David H. Robinson, CGCS
Carol L. Turner
Todd S. Underwood

The Best Management Practices (BMP) Grants Task Group will review applications requesting funding for BMP based program development, validation, marketing or similar projects that are submitted in accordance with grant guidelines. The task group will recommend applications for funding to the board of directors.

Meeting type: Conference call

Jeff L. White, CGCS, chairman
Paul L. Carter, CGCS, vice chairman

Dale L. Fender
Patrick J. Franklin, CGCS
Chris Frielinghaus, CGCS
Josh J. Lepine, CGCS
Spencer Mendenhall
Bradley C. Minnick, CGCS
Simon W. Parkin, CGCS
Jennifer L. Torres
Louise A. Valdez

The Best Management Practices (BMP) Resources Task Group is an ad hoc task group that will review the BMP Planning Guide and Template as well as the other BMP written planning guides; IPM, Drought, Water Management and Nutrient. This includes both print and online versions.

Meeting type: Conference call

Kevin P. Breen, CGCS, chairman
T.A. Barker, CGCS, vice chairman

Members seated if required.

The Certification Committee is responsible for oversight and monitoring of the CGCS designation. The committee provides feedback on appeals, testing materials and program structure.

Meeting type: Conference call

Mark F. Jordan, CGCS, chairman
Paul L. Carter, CGCS, vice chairman

Michael B. Aaron, CGCS
Kevin Clunis, CGCS
Jorge J. Croda, CGCS
Douglas D. Dykstra, CGCS
Sean O'Brien, CGCS
Peter J. Rappoccio Sr., CGCS
Christopher A. Sorrell, CGCS
Robert K. Vaughey, CGCS, MG
Eric Ward, CGCS
Marc E. Weston, CGCS

The Communications/Outreach Task Group reviews submissions and approves monies for communications outreach that furthers the promotion of the profession at the state and chapter levels.

Meeting type: Conference call

Mark F. Jordan, CGCS, chairman
T.A. Barker, CGCS, vice chairman

Zachary Bauer
Kraig G. Binder
Matt Dutkiewicz
Vincent A. Pavonetti, CGCS
Matthew J. Smeenk
Richard W. Staughton, CGCS
Kurtis A. Wolford

The Conference Education Task Group is responsible for planning the annual conference education program; moderating conference sessions; and recommending topics, resources, experts and faculty for new conference educational programs.

Meeting type: In person

Jeff L. White, CGCS, chairman
Paul L. Carter, CGCS, vice chairman

Stacy D. Baker
Todd A. Bohn
Rodney W. Crow, CGCS
James W. Davis III, CGCS
Robert J. Dreesen
Alan G. Fitzgerald
Elizabeth Guertal, Ph.D.
Robert S. Reehoorn
Pamela C. Smith, CGCS

The Employer Task Group provides guidance, perspective and recommendations regarding engaging employer/facility types in identifying/communicating the value of GCSAA, with emphasis on those areas that strengthen the role of the superintendent on the success of the facility. Emphasis will be placed on engaging MCO’s and increasing membership at these facilities.

Meeting type: In person

Kevin P. Breen, CGCS, chairman
T.A. Barker, CGCS, vice chairman

This task group will not meet in 2019.

The Environmental Awards and Education Task Group will provide perspective, insight and recommendations to the GSCAA staff and board regarding existing and future GCSAA/EIFG environmental awards, award programs, and education topics (environmental session).

Meeting type: Conference call

T.A. Barker, CGCS, chairman
Paul L. Carter, CGCS, vice chairman

John W. Bagwell
Laurie Bland
David B. Carruth
James W. Davis III, CGCS
John Ekstrom
Jim Johnson
Jay Neunsinger
Timothy P. Powers, CGCS
J. Cutler Robinson Jr., CGCS
Stephanie Schwenke
Adam Snively
Ronald E. Whitten

The Equipment Manager Task Group provides strategic input and guidance on golf course equipment manager programs and services.

Meeting type: In person

Kevin P. Breen, CGCS, vice chairman

Gary W. Bogdanski
Christopher A. Brocious
Patrick Drinkard
Eric Duncanson
Kayla L. Kipp
Anthony T. Lewis
Trent Manning
Cory Phillips
David Prekop
Chris Rapp
JR M. Wilson

The GCM Editorial Board Task Group serves as judges for the annual Leo Feser Award. The task group also serves in advisory role for magazine staff to provide input on current and future editorial content, design and delivery methods (print, digital, social media, etc.).

Meeting type: Conference call

Paul L. Carter, CGCS, chairman
T.A. Barker, CGCS, vice chairman

David A. Brandenburg, CGCS
Brett A. Chapin
Sean A. Hoolehan, CGCS
Jessica K. Lenihan
M. Scott Freund
Tennessee McBroom
Sterling L. Naron
Mitch E. Savage
Brian Youell

The Government Affairs Committee provides strategic input and guidance on public policy issues and lobbying and grassroots efforts in the areas of advocacy and compliance. Making sure that golf facilities are able to remain a viable business by complying with all local, state and federal laws and regulations and ensuring golf’s voice is heard in all policymaking arenas advancing the profession.

Meeting type: In person

Kevin P. Sunderman, CGCS, chairman
Jeff L. White, CGCS, vice chairman

Gregory D. Brandriet, CGCS
Kevin M. Custis
Parker L. Ferren
Joseph M. Gardner Jr.
Jeffrey E. Holliday, CGCS
Rick T. Mooney
Michael D. Posey
Eddie M. Roach Jr.
Rory VanPoucke

The Melrose Leadership Academy Task Group shall review the applications and provide scores based on answers submitted by the superintendents. This program ties directly to the mission by advancing the profession of these superintendents.

Meeting type: Conference call

Kevin P. Breen, CGCS, chairman

Dean R. Chase
Albert Choiniere
Jerad A. Dill
Ryan Dykes
Luke Hall

The Membership Appeals Task Group is charged to review and act upon all petitions in relationship to challenges to the policies outlined in the GCSAA Bylaws and GCSAA Standing Rules of Membership relative to the classification of membership.

Meeting type: Conference call

John R. Fulling Jr., CGCS, chairman

Members seated if required.

The Nominating Committee Identifies and presents to the membership a nominee for president, one or more nominees for the office of vice president, two or more nominees for the office of secretary/treasurer, and at least one more nominee than the number of directors to be elected.

Meeting type: Conference call

Bill H. Maynard, CGCS, chairman

Gerald P. Flaherty, CGCS
Leasha A. Schwab
Robert B. Searle
S. Matthew Wharton, CGCS, MG

The Research Proposal Review Committee members solicit, review and rank university research project proposals. They provide funding and project recommendations to the GCSAA Board to make the final determination.

Meeting type: In person

T.A. Barker, CGCS, vice chairman
Mark F. Jordan, CGCS, vice chairman

Kenneth E. Benoit Jr., CGCS
Brian E. Boyer
Matt Gourlay, CGCS, MG
Elizabeth Guertal, Ph.D.
Douglas Karcher, Ph.D.
Michael P. Kenna, Ph.D.
David M. Kopec, Ph.D.
Alexander R. Kowalewski, Ph.D.
Douglas J. Soldat, Ph.D.
J. Bryan Unruh, Ph.D.

The Rounds 4 Research Task Group engage a diverse representation of chapter executives, superintendents and management companies in discussions and activities that are focused on enhancing and growing the annual Rounds 4 Research fundraising auction administered by the Environmental Institute for Golf.

Meeting type: Conference call

Jeff L. White, CGCS, chairman
Kevin P. Breen, CGCS, vice chairman

Jason E. Barrington
Leslie A. Carpenter Jr.
Nicholas D. Kearns
Timothy B. Kreger
Jeff A. Kuhns Jr.
Mark M. Murphy
David M. Nicholls
Lori R. Russell
Jeffrey R. Sexton, CGCS
Brett Stark
Stacy L. Wallace
S. Matthew Wharton, CGCS, MG
Courtney R. Young III, CGCS

Through a judging process, the GCSAA Scholars Competition Task Group will score applications submitted by turfgrass students who meet the criteria. This competition recognizes and awards outstanding students in the field of golf course and turfgrass management. The work of the task group provides the means in which to award GCSAA student members, which will help in achieving their professional goals.

Meeting type: Conference call

Kevin P. Breen, CGCS, chairman
Mark F. Jordan, CGCS, vice chairman

Jon Canavan
Renee Geyer
Roy Johnson
Mark D. Kuhns, CGCS
Joseph A. Livingston, CGCS
Allan O. Lumagui
Robert G. McLean
Steven R. Neuliep, CGCS
Gregory A. Pheneger
James J. Schmid

The Standards and Bylaws Committee review any proposed amendments to the Bylaws and submit to the members any amendments that the committee approves at least thirty (30) days in advance of the annual meeting. In addition, review all formal complaints of violations of the GCSAA Code of Ethics. The Standards and Bylaws Committee will only be seated if proposed amendments to the Bylaws are identified or if a Code of Ethics violation is received and the President determines that a possible violation has occurred.

Meeting type: Conference call

Darren J. Davis, CGCS, chairman

This committee is not finalized.

The Student Task Group engage diverse perspectives of students, educators and superintendents in discussions and activities that are focused on developing professionals for a successful career in the golf industry.

Meeting type: In person

This task group will not meet in 2019.

The Technology Task Group provide feedback and recommendations on GCSAA developed technologies that currently or will serve the membership.

Meeting type: Conference call

T.A. Barker, CGCS, chairman
Kevin P. Sunderman, CGCS, vice chairman

Zachary R. Anderson
Kenneth Cascadden
Matthew J. Ceplo, CGCS
Andrew C. Eick
M. Scott Freund
Jason Krogman
Donald W. Jones III
William E. Murray
Brian J. Roth, CGCS
Kyle E. Soller
Dean R. Sparks
Michael L. Upchurch
R. Scott Woodhead, CGCS