Name: Allan Truelson

Area covered: Northwest Ohio/Southern Michigan

Education: 40 years in turf the industry, 7 years as superintendent, 27 in sales

Professional Affiliations: Golf Course Superintendents Association of America, Ohio Turfgrass Foundation, Northwestern Ohio Golf Course Superintendents Association, Northern Ohio Golf Course Superintendents Association

Name: Alex Cannon

Area covered: Indiana and Illinois

Education: BA Business Administration, Franklin College

Experience: Golf Course Superintendent, President of Cannon Turf Supply, Inc., President of Advanced Turf Solutions, Inc.

Professional Affiliations: Indiana Golf Course Superintendents Association, Midwest Regional Turf Foundation

Misc.: Married to Nancy , 1 daughter Katie, 1 son Chris.

Name: Bill Worley

Area covered: North, Central and South Indiana

Education: Associates degree in Forestry and Conservation Law, Vincennes University

Experience: State Forestry Department 1976-1978, Lawn & Landscape Industry 1979-1997, Turf and Ornamental consultant 1998 to present

Professional Affiliations: Member of the Sports Turf Managers Association, board member and president elect 2007 of the Indiana Professional Lawn & Landscape Association, board member and chairman of the Athletic Field and Grounds Managers of Indiana, member of the Indiana Nursery and Landscape Association

Misc.: Indiana Pesticide Operators License, Indiana Ornamental Operators License

Name: Bob Freske

Area covered: Northwest Indiana, Southwest Michigan

Education: Associates degree in Ornamental Horticulture Ferris State University, B.S. degree in Horticulture Business Management, Purdue University.

Experience: Over 20 years sales experience in Golf Course, Landscape and Lawn Care industry

Professional Affiliations: Hoosier Turfgrass Association, Michiana Golf Course Superintendents Association

Misc.: Married to my wife Julie, 2 sons Will and Jake.

Name: Brad Emerick CGCS

Area covered: Northeast Indiana, Northwest Ohio and South East Michigan

Education: Michigan State University 1981, Turfgrass Management Degree

Experience: 25 years experience as a Golf Course Superintendent at Tanoan Country Club, Albaqurque, NM, Rio Rancho Golf and Country Club, Rio Rancho, NM and Kokomo Country Club, Kokomo, IN

Professional Affiliations: Golf Course Superintendents Association of America, Indiana Golf Course Superintendents Association, Hoosier Turfgrass Association, Southwest Turfgrass Association, Northwest Ohio Superintendents Association

Misc.: Joined Advanced Turf Solutions in April 2006

Name: Dan Dunham

Area covered: Turf and Ornamental sales, state of Indiana

Experience: Over 39 years in the green industry, Vice President of Operations for Advanced Turf Solutions

Professional Affiliations: Former president of Indiana State Lawn Care Association, former president of Utah Pest Control and Lawn Care Association

Misc.: Married to wife Susan for over 40 years, daughter Kelley, son William Dunham, Golf Course Superintendent

Name: Dave Winter

Area covered: Ohio

Education: BS in Agriculture, Dept. of Agronomy-Turfgrass Specialty, The Ohio State University 1979

Experience: Asst. Golf Course Supt., Market Manager of Barefoot Grass Lawn Service, Technical Representative, The Scotts Company, Sales Rep/Ohio Operations Mgr. Simplot Partners

Professional Affiliations: Vice. President (and member) of Ohio Lawn Care Association, Ohio Turfgrass Foundation Member

Misc.: Ohio Commercial Applicator license held

Name: Harry Helsel

Area covered: Greater Cincinnati

Education: 1994 graduate of Rutgers University

Experience: 16 years experience in the golf course industry, 10 years in golf course maintenance and (6 years as a golf course superintendent) 6 years in sales

Professional Affiliations: Member of the Greater Cincinnati Golf Course Superintendents Association, United States Golf Association

Name: jason Paulus

Area covered: N.Indiana/SW Lower Michigan

Education: AS degree Horticulture, Vincennes University.

Experience: 10 yrs lawn and landscape field experience,12 yrs sales

Name: Jimmy Trexler

Area covered: Central Indiana

Education: Indiana/Illinois short course, various chemical and spray classes

Experience: 14 years experience at River Glen CC, 2 years as Assistant Superintendent and 5 years as Superintendent

Professional Affiliations: Indiana Golf Course Superintendents Association

Misc.: Indiana pesticide applicators license

Name: Lin Ropp

Area covered: west central Ohio

Education: Associates degree in Agricultural Business Management from Clark State University

Experience: 15 years lawn care and 19 years green industry distribution

Professional Affiliations: Member of the Miami Valley Golf Course Superintendents Association, Ohio Lawn Care, vice president 2 years, served on Ohio Turfgrass board 6 years various committee and commute chairs.

Name: Mike Salsbury

Area covered: Dayton and Columbus, Ohio

Education: Miami University

Experience: Over 25 years in Turf, Horticultural and Nursery sales

Professional Affiliations: Ohio Turfgrass Foundation, Miami Valley Golf Course Superintendents Association, Central Ohio Golf Course Superintendents Association

Name: Mike Sams

Area covered: Central and Northern Indiana

Experience: Over 35 years lawn care and equipment sales

Professional Affiliations: Indiana Professional Lawn and Landscape Association, Indiana Nursery and Landscape Association

Misc.: Indiana pesticide applicators license

Name: Morgan Timberlake

Area covered: Akron, Canton, Cleveland (East)

Education: Ohio State University / ATI Turf Management

Experience: Over 16 years in the turf industry, 9 years on golf courses, 7 years in sales

Professional Affiliations: Northern Ohio Golf Course Superintendents Association, Ohio Turfgrass Foundation

Name: Paul Taliaferro

Area covered: West Virginia, North East Ohio, small portion Western PA

Education: Graduated Cum Laude in 1973 from Penn State University with a degree in Turfgrass Management

Experience: 21 years as a certified Golf Course Superintendent, 8 years Turfgrass Marketing and Sales Manager

Professional Affiliations: West Virginia Golf Course Superintendents Association, Northern Ohio Golf Course Superintendents Association, Ohio Turfgrass Council

Name: Rich Bryce

Area covered: Western PA

Experience: 16 years as owner/manager of design and Landscape Company. 23 years as territory manager helping to build a company through marketing and new product development.

Misc.: Member, Mountain & Valley GCSA. 18 years as director of the Western PA turf show. 12 years as board member for the Greater Pittsburgh GCSA. Civil Service commission. White Oak & Red Cross Evacuation team member. 12 years on White Oak planning commission with 3 years as chairman. White Oak Boro Councilman, responsible for Public Works & Sewers. President Greater McKeesport JayCees.

Name: Roy Smith

Area covered: Northern KY, Southern OH and South East IN

Education: Beckfield College, Computer Science

Experience: 9 years in Turf & Ornamental and Erosion Control sales, also responsible for shipping and receiving/logistics. 5 years hardscape sales, including retaining walls and paver patios.

Misc.: KY Erosion & Sediment control certified since 2004. Licensed with Kentucky Department of Agriculture for pesticide recommendations. Authorized dealer for Unilock pavers and retaining walls.

Name: Sam Huff

Area covered: Kentucky, Southern Indiana

Experience: Over 40 years chemical, fertilizer, machinery sales and service

Professional Affiliations: Kentucky Golf Course Superintendents Association of America, Kentucky Turfgrass Council, Indiana Golf Course Superintendents Association, Kentucky Lawn Maintenance Association, Kentucky Nursery Association, Louisville Nursery Association, Tri State Golf Course Superintendents Association and Bluegrass Golf Course Superintendents Association

Misc.: Kentucky Dealers License, Kentucky Spray Applicators License and Kentucky Consultants License

Name: Sam Weil

Area covered: Northern Ohio

Education: BS Plant Pathology, Ohio State University

Experience: R&D and sales, The Scotts Company; Sales Manager, Lesco, Inc.; 3 years lawn and landscape industry

Misc.: Ohio Lawn Care Association, Ohio Landscape Association

Name: Scott Brame

Area covered: Superintendent support, Indiana. Dealer support, Southern Indiana, Illinois, Missouri, Tennessee, Kentucky

Education: B.S. Biology, Indiana University

Experience: Over 24 years in golf course maintenance including 7 years as a golf course superintendent. I have had the opportunity to be a part of several professional golf tournaments and construction/renovation projects.

Misc.: Member, GCSAA, USGA and the Indiana GCSA

Name: Steve Honeycutt

Area covered: Central Ohio

Education: AAS, Turfgrass Management, The Ohio State University Agricultural Technical Institute, 1986

Experience: Assistant Golf Course Superintendent, 2 years; Golf Course Superintendent, 9 years; Agronomic Technician (custom fertilizer application), 3 years; Turf Sales Representative, 6 Years

Professional Affiliations: Central Ohio Golf Course Superintendents Association; Ohio Turfgrass Foundation

Name: Stuart Cagle MG CGCS

Area covered: central Indiana

Education: Bachelor of Science, School of Agronomy-Turfgrass Science, Purdue University 1983

Experience: 19 years as a Golf Course Superintendent, Old Oakland Golf Club, Operations Manager for Advanced Turf Solutions

Professional Affiliations: Golf Course Superintendents Association of America, British and International Golf Green Keepers Association and Indiana Golf Course Superintendents Association

Misc.: Certified Golf Course Superintendent, 1996-present, Master Green Keeper, 2000-presentIndiana Pesticide Operators License

Name: Tom Fox

Area covered: Central and South Indiana

Education: B.S. Agronomy, Purdue University, West Lafayette Campus

Experience: Over 20 years in the Turf Industry, Product (Distribution) Sales, Golf Course Superintendent., Lawn Maintenance Industry.

Professional Affiliations: Certified, American Society of Agronomy (CPAg); Professional Lawn Care Association of America, Indiana Golf Course Superintendents Association; Indiana Professional Lawn and Landscape Association; Athletic Field and Grounds Managers of Indiana

Misc.: Indiana Pesticide Operators License

Name: Victor Garcia

Area covered: Indiana and Ohio

Experience: Over 26 years in the turf industry, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Advanced Turf Solutions, Inc. and President of United Turf Alliance

Professional Affiliations: Member of the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America