Certification News
Congratulations to new and renewing CGCSs
Be the first to congratulate fellow members in your chapter. Find out who recently became certified or renewed their certified status.
Newly certified members
Lydell Mack, CGCS
Georgia GCSA
Kyle J. Rausch, CGCS
GCSA of South Dakota
Recertified members
Joe F. Felicetti, CGCS
Golf Course Managers Assoc of Cape Cod
Damon L. Williams, CGCS
Carolinas GCSA
David H. Robinson, CGCS
Central Florida GCSA
Michael J. Rayman, CGCS
Central Illinois GCSA
Matthew Delly, CGCS
Fingerlakes Assoc of GCS
Dale R. Kuehner, CGCS
Greater Pittsburgh GCSA
Tim Snelling, CGCS
Hawaii GCSA
Steve Howlett, CGCS
Hi-Lo Desert GCSA
Alex H. Greenacre, CGCS
Michigan GCSA
Patrick R. Finlen, CGCS
GCSA of Northern California
Kevin M. Pryseski, CGCS
GCSA of Northern California
James L. Seaman, Jr., CGCS
Northeastern GCSA
Gordon M. Kiyokawa, CGCS
Oregon GCSA
Jay P. Buck, CGCS
Philadelphia Assoc of GCS
Michael J. Lee, CGCS
Wisconsin GCSA
Tod M. Blankenship, CGCS
No Chapter Listed
Jerry L. Mathews, CGCS
No Chapter Listed
Newly certified members
Benjamin P. Culclasure, CGCS
Carolinas GCSA
William K. Wall, CGCS
Louisiana-Mississippi GCSA
Recertified members
Jeff M. Goren, CGCS
Cactus and Pine GCSA
Scott M. Ramsay, CGCS
Connecticut Association of GCS
Joey G. Franco, Jr., CGCS
Georgia GCSA
Michael J. Studier, CGCS
Georgia GCSA
Scott A. Main, CGCS
Hawaii GCSA
Rick A. Tegtmeier, CGCS
Iowa GCSA
Paul Gonzalez, CGCS
Metropolitan GCSA
Jeffrey W. Wetterling, CGCS
GCSA of New Jersey
Jeff Therrien, CGCS
Rocky Mountain GCSA
Scott T. Lewis, CGCS
San Diego GCSA
Robert A. Samuelson, CGCS
Sierra Nevada GCSA
Newly certified members
Jim Myers, CGCS
Western Washington GCSA
Shaun M. Satterly, CGCS
Recertified members
Mark Salisbury, CGCS
Cactus and Pine GCSA
Wilton M. Harbin
Carolinas GCSA
Law J. Brod, CGCS
Everglades GCSA
Adam T. Bagwell, CGCS
Georgia GCSA
Anthony S. Mancuso, CGCS
Georgia GCSA
Brad R. Rook, CGCS
Hi-Lo Desert GCSA
Jeffrey L. Seeman, CGCS
Long Island GCSA
Shayne S. Skolnik, CGCS
Michigan GCSA
David R. Davies, CGCS
GCSA of Northern California
Eric R. McPherson, CGCS
Nebraska GCSA
Scott A. Ebers, CGCS
North Texas GCSA
Michael J. Fast, CGCS
Northwest Ohio GCSA
Sam R. Reznicek, CGCS
Peaks & Prairies GCSA
Dan B. Tolson, CGCS
Peaks & Prairies GCSA
Bradford Coole, CGCS
Tri-State GCSA
Newly certified members
Spencer Roberts, CGCS
Heart of America GCSA
Parker L. Ferren, CGCS
Palm Beach GCSA
Recertified members
Brian S. Hollingsworth, CGCS
Carolinas GCSA
Douglas J. Lewis, CGCS
Carolinas GCSA
Paul J. Krout, CGCS
Central Pennsylvania GCSA
Shane Bass, CGCS
Florida GCSA
Andy J. Klein, CGCS
Heart of America GCSA
Jeffrey W. Hemphill, CGCS
Long Island GCSA
Richard B. Traver, Jr., CGCS
Minnesota GCSA
John J. LeClair, CGCS
Rhode Island GCSA
Kevin M. Kienast, CGCS
San Diego GCSA
James J. Walraven, CGCS
GCSA of South Dakota
Recertified members
David B. Johnson, CGCS
Carolinas GCSA
Matthew Taylor, CGCS
Everglades GCSA
James J. DeReuil, CGCS
Gulf Coast GCSA
Fernando Fernandez, CGCS
New Hampshire GCSA
John J. Genovesi, CGCS
Long Island GCSA
Scott Cybulski, CGCS
Maine GCSA
Ron M. Dahlin, CGCS
Michigan GCSA
Robert D. Steger, CGCS
Michigan GCSA
Samuel C. MacKenzie, CGCS
Midwest Association of GCS
Michael Brual, CGCS
Minnesota GCSA
James B. Johnson, CGCS
Minnesota GCSA
Brian Nettz, CGCS
GCSA of Northern California
John J. Lammrish, CGCS
North Florida GCSA
Eric S. Smith, CGCS
Northwest Ohio GCSA
Jeremy T. Biswell, CGCS
Oklahoma GCSA
Eric H. Frazier, CGCS
Old Dominion GCSA
Peter J. Grass, CGCS
Peaks & Prairies GCSA
Sean P. Sullivan, CGCS
Peaks & Prairies GCSA
Charles J. Miller. CGCS
Philadelphia Assoc of GCS
Jeffrey R. Clouthier, CGCS
Sierra Nevada GCSA
Kenneth R. Buege, CGCS
Sun Coast GCSA
Newly certified members
Joshua M. Dunaway, CGCS
Florida GCSA
Recertified members
Kevin H. Puckett, CGCS
Alabama GCSA
Daniel DeVere, CGCS
Cactus and Pine GCSA
Jeff Pritchard, CGCS
Cactus and Pine GCSA
Paul M. Brandenburg
Carolinas GCSA
Gary Myers, CGCS
Carolinas GCSA
Patrick Walker, CGCS
Carolinas GCSA
Perry G. Greene, CGCS
Central Illinois GCSA
William Shirley, CGCS
Georgia GCSA
Christopher J. Thuer, CGCS
Indiana GCSA
Pat Manning, CGCS
Lone Star GCSA
Steve C. Southard, CGCS
Michigan GCSA
Jeffrey J. Frentz, CGCS
Midwest Association of GCS
Joel V. Purpur, CGCS
Midwest Association of GCS
Michael Nati, CGCS
Mountain & Valley GCSA
Tobin W. Ross, CGCS
Mountain & Valley GCSA
Samuel A Juliano, CGCS
GCSA of New Jersey
Philip N. Lagao, CGCS
Oregon GCSA
Lance J. Johnson, CGCS
Rocky Mountain GCSA
Ian A. Peluso, CGCS
Rocky Mountain GCSA
Greg E. Bailey, CGCS
No Chapter Listed
Recertified members
Erik Guinther, CGCS
Carolinas GCSA
Steven W. Martin, CGCS
Carolinas GCSA
Matt J. Falvo. CGCS
Central New York GCSA
Jason A. Zimmerman, CGCS
Everglades GCSA
Marshall Edgren, CGCS
Florida West Coast GCSA
Bradly C. Pugh, CGCS
Indiana GCSA
Gregory Ellis, CGCS
Michiana GSCA
Matthew Kraemer, CGCS
Michigan GCSA
Gary C. Thommes, CGCS
Michigan GCSA
Owen G. Benson, CGCS
Midwest Association of GCS
Eric K. Ritter, CGCS
Minnesota GCSA
Jeffrey C. Markow, CGCS
GCSA of Northern California
Thomas Athy, CGCS
Nebraska GCSA
Dan R. Cherrstrom, CGCS
Northern Ohio GCSA
Kenneth Happ, CGCS
Northern Ohio GCSA
David A. Stowe, CGCS
GCSA of New England
Michael Whitehead, CGCS
Rhode Island GCSA
Kevin G. Neal, CGCS
GCSA of Southern California
Richard Novak, CGCS
GCSA of South Dakota
James J. Lezon, CGCS
Southern Nevada GCSA
Matthew Dillon, CGCS
Sierra Nevada GCSA
Dustin N. Riley, CGCS
Wisconsin GCSA
Scott E. Dodson, CGCS
Western New York GCSA
Newly certified members
Trevor V. Hedgepeth, CGCS
Old Dominion GCSA
Douglas Snyder, CGCS
Connecticut Association of GCS
Recertified members
Gib Fox, CGCS
Alabama GCSA
Saeed Assadzandi, CGCS
Carolinas GCSA
Bob Erickson, CGCS
Carolinas GCSA
Brad A. French, CGCS
Carolinas GCSA
Richard Lawrence, CGCS
Carolinas GCSA
Kevin P. Smith, CGCS
Carolinas GCSA
S. Matthew Wharton, CGCS
Carolinas GCSA
Dennis L. Bowsher, CGCS
Central Ohio GCSA
Mark A. Novotny, CGCS
Central Ohio GCSA
Glenn A. Miller, CGCS
Hi-Lo Desert GCSA
Mark D. Dalton, CGCS
Inland Empire GCSA
Thad Kintigh, CGCS
Iowa GCSA
Jonathan Jennings, CGCS
Metropolitan GCSA
David Pawluk, CGCS
Michigan GCSA
David J. Sweet, CGCS
Michigan GCSA
John M. Gurke, CGCS
Midwest Association of GCS
Scot D. Spier, CGCS
Midwest Association of GCS
William Whitworth, CGCS
Minnesota GCSA
Thomas J. Bastis, CGCS
GCSA of Northern California
Russell E. Heller, CGCS
GCSA of New England
Ryan K. Wulff, CGCS
Oregon GCSA
Larry C. Hantle, CGCS
Quad-State Turfgrass Assoc
Thomas Kramlich, CGCS
Rocky Mountain GCSA
David A. Brandenburg, CGCS
Wisconsin GCSA
Lee Strutt, CGCS
Recertified members
Alan B. Hospes, CGCS
Alabama GCSA
Jeffrey A. Lee, CGCS
Alabama GCSA
Cody S. Swirczynski, CGCS
Cactus and Pine GCSA
Stuart W. Eyman, CGCS
GC Managers Association of Cape Cod
Fred M. Gehrisch, CGCS
Carolinas GCSA
James D. Varon, CGCS
Everglades GCSA
Kenyon Kyle, CGCS
Florida GCSA
Erin L. Stevens, CGCS
Florida GCSA
Bradley R. Orndorff, CGCS
Gulf Coast GCSA
Anthony Girardi, CGCS
Metropolitan GCSA
A. Michael Maffei, CGCS
Metropolitan GCSA
Thomas Schall, Jr., CGCS
Michigan GCSA
Daniel J. Marco, CGCS
Midwest Association of GCS
Bruce H. Gregory, CGCS
Miami Valley GCSA
Josh J. Mahar, CGCS
Nebraska GCSA
Stephen Finamore, CGCS
GCSA of New Jersey
Richard Pavlasek, CGCS
North Texas GCSA
Jeffrey E. Holliday, CGCS
Old Dominion GCSA
Bruce W. Ruppert, CGCS
Peaks & Prairies GCSA
James P. O'Brien, CGCS
Philadelphia Association of GCS
Jeffrey M. Smelser, CGCS
South Texas GCSA
David A. Duke, CGCS
Newly certified members
Graham W. Kornmeyer, CGCS
Florida GCSA
Recertified members
Steven R. Neuliep, CGCS
Carolinas GCSA
Jerold A. McFellin, CGCS
Central Ohio GCSA
Fredric S. Holfoth, CGCS
Fingerlakes Assoc of GCS
Darren J. Davis, CGCS
Florida GCSA
Kenneth Brunermer, CGCS
Greater Pittsburgh GCSA
Gregg H. Stanley, CGCS
Long Island GCSA
Blake A. Halderman, CGCS
Metropolitan GCSA
Brian A. Bossert, CGCS
Midwest Association of GCS
Edward G. Braunsky, CGCS
Midwest Association of GCS
Luke Cella, CGCS
Midwest Association of GCS
Randy Shults, CGCS
Oregon GCSA
Jason S. Flowers, CGCS
Virginia GCSA
Joseph N. Booth, CGCS
Western New York GCSA
Robert A. Kelly, CGCS
Western New York GCSA
What new CGCSs say about the program
“Pursuing the GCSAA Certification program has been a goal of mine since the beginning of my career. Earning the designation proves to my employer and the rest of the industry my high level of commitment to our profession. Going through the process and creating a portfolio gave me an opportunity to develop tools and action plans which I have found very useful at my facility. GCSAA provides a variety of resources and information available to anyone with a desire to achieve the certification designation.”
– Parker Ferren, CGCS, The St. Andrews Club, Delray Beach, Fla.
“The certification process fortified my self-confidence and affirms to my club's stakeholders that I am a valuable asset to our team's success. I am proud to have achieved this professional goal that I had set so long ago.”
– Lydell Mack, CGCS, Big Canoe Golf Club, Big Canoe, Ga.
“In all honesty, I wanted to become certified in order to enhance my marketability. Several years ago, I interviewed for my ‘dream’ job. A member of the search committee was a CGCS. The successful candidate was also a CGCS. You see where this is going. In today's highly competitive job market, you owe it to yourself to have every possible advantage for that ‘dream’ job interview. Certification won't guarantee you the job, but it sure can't hurt!”
– Bobby Cline, CGCS, Guyan Golf & Country Club, Huntington, W.V.
“Completing the certification process was a career goal I have had since I started in golf. Going through the testing, portfolio and attesting has given me a foundationto confidently manage a golf maintenance operation.”
– Brent Racer, CGCS, Awarii Dunes Golf Course, Axtell, Neb.
“Achieving certification has always been a goal of mine, and should be for anyone looking to challenge yourself both personally and professionally. The experience really showed me that the bar has been set high for anyone wanting to pursue this goal. While the four-letters ‘CGCS’ don’t necessarily make you a better superintendent, or better than one who’s not certified, it certainly puts you in a position to learn and grow as a superintendent and measure yourself against this field full of talented individuals.”
– Greg Brandriet, CGCS, Elkhorn Ridge Golf Club and Resort, Spearfish, S.D.
“Achieving certification was a goal I set for myself when I first decided to pursue a career in becoming a Golf Course Superintendent. Going through the steps of the process was a very informative review of all aspects of our operations. This detailed review gave me new ideas and different ways to fill some gaps that we could have been missing through the years. The process cultivated new perspective, solidified strengths and highlighted weaknesses. These are all important in becoming a better leader and turf manager. I would encourage any Assistant or Superintendent to consider the benefits of becoming a CGCS."
– Carter Hindes, CGCS, Director of Agronomy, Sterling Golf Management, Houston, Texas
“Having been mentored by other Certified Golf Course Superintendents as I progressed through my career, becoming a Certified Golf Course Superintendent has always been my goal. The process encouraged me to explore areas that I would not have otherwise; solidifying my strengths, while also strengthening my weakness. The growth and development created by the Certification process has certainly made me a better Superintendent.”
– Travis Williams, CGCS, Weibring Golf Club, Illinois State University