Paul L. Carter, CGCS, was elected president at the 2026 Annual Meeting in Orlando. He was first elected to the GCSAA Board of Directors in 2019 in San Diego.

Carter is the superintendent at The Bear Trace at Harrison Bay in Harrison, Tenn. He previously served as director of agronomy for the Tennessee Golf Trail, a division of Tennessee State Parks.

A 33-year GCSAA member, he is a member of the Tennessee GCSA and a member and past president of the Tennessee Turfgrass Association. He has served on several GCSAA committees and as a chapter delegate.

Carter is well-known for the environmental programs at Bear Trace. He was the overall winner in the 2013 GCSAA/Golf Digest Environmental Leaders in Golf Awards and in 2015 was honored with GCSAA’s President’s Award for Environmental Stewardship.

He graduated from Auburn University in 1993 with a degree in agriculture sciences.

He lives in Apison, Tenn., with his wife, Melissa. Their daughter, Hannah, is a graduate student at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tenn.

Marc E. Weston, CGCS, was elected vice president at the 2026 Annual Meeting in Orlando. He was first elected to the GCSAA Board of Directors at the association's annual meeting in 2021.

Weston is the superintendent and director of agronomy at Indian Hill Country Club in Newington, Conn., where he started in 2001 as assistant superintendent and became superintendent in October 2003. He previously held the assistant superintendent position at TPC River Highlands in Cromwell, Conn. He has an associate’s degree in horticulture from the University of Connecticut and Turfgrass Certificate from the University of Massachusetts.

Weston is a 28-year GCSAA member and has served on the Certification Committee, Scholarship Committee, Environmental Awards and Education Task Group. He is also a delegate and Grassroots Ambassador. He is a member and past president of the Connecticut Association of GCS.

Weston lives in Wethersfield, Conn., with his wife, Wendy, and daughters Leah and Libby.

Steven J. Hammon, CGCS, was elected secretary treasurer at the 2026 Annual Meeting in Orlando. He was first elected to the GCSAA Board of Directors at the association's 2022 annual meeting in San Diego.

Hammon is the superintendent at Traverse City (Mich.) Country Club, where he has worked for 26 years. He was previously superintendent at Indianwood Golf and Country Club near Lake Orion, Mich, and was assistant superintendent at Crystal Downs Country Club in Frankfort, Mich. Hammon earned a turfgrass management certificate from Michigan State University.

A 37-year GCSAA member, Hammon is a past president of the Michigan GCSA and has served as both a delegate at the Chapter Delegates Meeting and GCSAA Grassroots Ambassador. He also served on the USGA Green Section Committee for 20 years.

Hammon lives in Frankfort, Mich., with his wife, Sue, and sons Evan, Luke and Elliott.

T.A. Barker, CGCS, was elected the 88th president of the GCSAA Board of Directors at the 2025 Annual Meeting in San Diego. He was first elected to the board in 2018 in San Antonio.

Barker is the superintendent at Fore Lakes Golf Course in Taylorsville, Utah, where he has been since joining the grounds crew in 1995. He has been superintendent since 2006. He brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to his role at Fore Lakes, ensuring the course remains in top condition and providing an exceptional experience for all golfers.

A 22-year GCSAA member, he is a member and past president of the Intermountain GCSA (now Utah GCSA). He has served on several GCSAA committees and as a chapter delegate since 2013.

A third-generation superintendent, he became exposed to GCSAA at a young age when his father, GCSAA member Todd Barker, would take the family to the GCSAA Conference and Trade Show each year.

His innovative approach to golf course maintenance and his dedication to professional excellence have made significant impacts both locally and nationally.

He has an advanced turfgrass certificate from the Penn State World Campus. He and his wife, Natalie, have three sons and live in Taylorsville, Utah.

H. Scott Griffith, CGCS, was elected to the GCSAA Board of Directors at the association's annual meeting in 2023 in Orlando.

Griffith is the director of agronomy at the University of Georgia Golf Course, in Athens, Ga., where he has worked since 2006. He previously held the superintendent position Atlanta (Ga.) Athletic Club.

Griffith is a 23-year GCSAA member and past president of the Georgia GCSA. He also served as chapter delegate and was chairman of the Georgia BMP committee. He is a GCSAA grassroots ambassador and has served on the Certification Committee. He earned an associate’s degree from Gwinnett Technical Institute.

Griffith lives in Watkinsville, Ga., with his wife, Kim, and children Jack and Addison.

Gregory B. Jones, CGCS, MG, was elected to the GCSAA Board of Directors at the association's 2024 Annual Meeting in Phoenix.

Jones is the director of agronomy at Champions Run in Omaha, Neb., where he has worked since 2012. He previously served as director of agronomy at Porcupine Creek Golf Club and Private Residence in Rancho Mirage, Calif., and superintendent at Ben Brown’s Golf Course at the Ranch Laguna Beach in Lagune Beach, Calif.

He is a 27-year GCSAA member and past president of the Nebraska GCSA and helped start the Nebraska Golf Alliance. He has served as GCSAA Grassroots Ambassador, chapter delegate, on the Certification Committee and the Rounds 4 Research Task Group.

Jones has a bachelor’s degree in turfgrass management from Kansas State University.

He lives in Omaha with wife, Kary, and sons Zack and Gage.

Ryan S. Kraushofer, CGCS, was elected to the GCSAA Board of Directors at the association's 2025 Annual Meeting in San Diego.

Kraushofer is the superintendent and general manager at Westminster National Golf Course in Westminster, Md., where he has worked since 2008. He previously served as assistant superintendent at The Timbers at Troy in Ilchester, Md., and Oakmont Green Golf Couse in Hamstead, Md.

He is a 23-year GCSAA member and past president of the Mid-Atlantic Association of GCS and is highly involved in First Green and serves as a First Green Liaison. He has also served as GCSAA chapter delegate, on the First Green Task Group, Scholars Competition Task Group and Certification Committee.

Kraushofer has an associate’s degree in turfgrass management from the University of Maryland.

He lives in Westminster.

Brian J. Roth, CGCS, was elected to the GCSAA Board of Directors at the association's 2025 Annual Meeting in San Diego.

Roth is the superintendent at Oquirrh Hills Golf Course in Tooele, Utah. where he has worked since 2001. He previously served as director of parks and recreation for the city of Tooele, and superintendent at Green River (Utah) State Park Golf Course and Sherwood Hills Resort in Wellsville, Utah.

He is a 31-year GCSAA member and past president of the Utah GCSA and Idaho GCSA. He has served as a chapter delegate and on GCSAA’s Certification Committee, Professional Development Committee, Chapter Relations Committee, Chapter Outreach Task Group, GCM Editorial Board Task Group and Technology Task Group. He previously served as a director of the Utah Golf Alliance.

Roth has a bachelor’s degree in horticulture from Utah State University.

He lives in Tooele.

Aaron J. Fankhauser, CGCS, was elected to the GCSAA Board of Directors at the association's 2026 Annual Meeting in Orlando.

Fankhauser is the director of agronomy at The Club at Rolling Hills in Golden, Colo. He previously served as assistant superintendent at The Club at Rolling Hills and has been at the course since 2014.

He is a 12-year GCSAA member and president of the Rocky Mountain GCSA. He has served on GCSAA’s Certification Committee and Scholar’s Competition Task Group.

Fankhauser earned a bachelor’s degree from Metropolitan State University in Denver, Colo.

He lives in Golden.

J. Rhett Evans has devoted the past 15 years to serving as CEO of GCSAA. As a servant leader, he partners with GCSAA’s Board of Directors to set strategic priorities. His success in leading and collaborating with staff ensures seamless day-to-day operations with impactful results, from expanding member education and advocacy to fostering industry partnerships and advancing environmental stewardship. In his role as the association’s principal ambassador, he dedicates significant time to building and nurturing relationships with chapters, industry allies, and key stakeholders — bringing them into GCSAA’s mission and earning their support. Under his guidance, the association has strengthened its voice in policymaking, broadened cutting-edge programs and highlighted the essential role of its members in creating healthy landscapes through best management practices, driving success for the golf industry, and strengthening the broader community.

A native of Prescott, Ariz., Evans and his wife, Colleen, are parents to Caite and Seth. He has completed four Ironman triathlons, summited Mount Everest, is an avid outdoorsman and mountaineer, and enjoys spending time on the golf course and with his family.

Kevin P. Sunderman, CGCS, became chief operating officer of GCSAA on Oct. 24, 2022. Sunderman has been a GCSAA member for 21 years and became a certified golf course superintendent in 2019. He served on the GCSAA Board of Directors from 2017 to 2022. He is also a past president of both the Florida West Coast GCSA and Florida GCSA.

Prior to joining the GCSAA staff he was director of grounds at Isla Del Sol Yacht & Country Club in St. Petersburg, Fla., where he spent 17 years. He previously held superintendent or assistant superintendent positions at TPC at Prestancia in Sarasota, Fla.; Snee Farm Country Club in Mount Pleasant, S.C.; East Lake Woodlands Country Club in Oldsmar, Fla.; and Whetstone Golf Club in Caledonia, Ohio. He is a graduate of the Ohio State University with a bachelor’s degree in turfgrass science and earned a master’s degree in business administration from Florida Southern College

Sunderman is responsible for managing a broad and complex array of functions and facilitate multiple projects to meet the objectives of the association. While he represents GCSAA and maintains relationships with industry and allied partners, his main focus is on internal stakeholders and being an integral part of the headquarters’ culture.

Sunderman and his wife, Melani, have a son, Trent, and a daughter, Elise.

Cam Oury is the chief financial officer for the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA). Oury joined the GCSAA staff on June 30, 2003, and has served in that core financial management capacity throughout his tenure at GCSAA while adding other programmatic responsibilities.

Oury is responsible for developing and executing on sound business principles that are key to providing the resources necessary to carry out the numerous member programs and services for GCSAA and the GCSAA Foundation. He serves on the association’s executive team and is responsible for all finance and accounting-related operations, including overseeing the investment portfolio; all legal matters; forecasting and business analytics; risk management; and the annual plan and budget process.

Oury has served in executive management positions for many companies and industries during his 35-year career in financial management. He also has more than 20 years of experience in the not-for-profit arena. Under the guidance of Oury, GCSAA has managed its finances in a responsible manner and has enhanced its strong financial position and future business outlook.

Oury graduated from Colorado State University in 1984 with a bachelor’s degree in business administration with an emphasis in accounting. After passing all four parts of the Certified Public Accountants exam in 1989, Oury enrolled at the University of Colorado where he earned a master’s degree in business administration in 1992.

Oury is originally from Colorado. He and his family moved to Lawrence in 1999 and are outdoor enthusiasts who enjoy biking, kayaking, backpacking and skiing among other interests.