Lawrence, Kan. (December 10, 2024) – Envu has partnered with the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA) to send up to 10 members to the annual GCSAA Conference and Trade Show through the Envu Superintendent Grant Program. Ten members have chosen to participate in the 2025 program at the GCSAA Conference and Trade Show in San Diego Feb. 3-6, 2025.
The purpose of the Envu Superintendent Grant Program is to assist golf course superintendents with their professional development through participation in the GCSAA Conference and Trade Show, which features the most comprehensive education program available in the industry.
As part of the selection process, all applications were judged anonymously by a panel of golf industry professionals, who evaluated applicants on their professional career development experiences, ability to motivate and mentor, innovation, self-expression, unique capabilities, talent and drive to excel as a superintendent.
The 2025 Envu Superintendent Grant Program winners are:
- William Daniels of Sugar Mountain (N.C.) Golf Course
- James Doepke of Galena Golf Club in Dubuque, Iowa
- Charles Fultz of Heritage Oaks Golf Course in Harrisonburg, Va.
- Richard Kremer of Pequabuck Golf Club in Glastonbury, Conn.
- Jonathan Lee of National Golf Club of Kansas City in Parkville, Mo.
- Troy Lorenz of Benson Park Golf Course in Omaha, Neb.
- Timothy Moore of The Omni Grove Park Inn in Asheville, N.C.
- Jill Seymour, CGCS, of Charleston Springs Golf in Millstone Township, N.J.
- Jonathan Stack of Milwaukee County Department of Parks in Brown Deer, Wis.
- Scott Winling of the City of Fort Wayne (Ind.) Parks & Recreation
The winners’ trips are funded through Envu, a company founded in 2022 that is built on over 50 years of environmental science experience for the “sole purpose of advancing healthy environments for everyone, everywhere.” The grants are awarded by the GCSAA Foundation, the philanthropic organization of GCSAA.
“GCSAA’s partnership with Envu through the Superintendent Grant Program is a vital avenue for professional development for our superintendent members,” GCSAA CEO Rhett Evans said. “With Envu’s continued funding, GCSAA can further bolster our members’ career goals and growth while fostering an inclusive environment for these leaders in our industry.”
The grant winners will receive airfare, hotel accommodations for five nights, full conference registration, registration for two two-hour education seminars of their choosing and $200 spending money.
“We at Envu believe that supporting golf course superintendents through travel grants to attend the GCSAA Conference and Trade Show is crucial for the continued growth and innovation of the industry,” said Mark Schneid, Envu, head of commercial operations for North America. “By investing in their development, we empower them with the knowledge and tools to elevate the quality of the courses they oversee. This conference offers invaluable opportunities for learning, networking and sharing best practices — ultimately benefiting not just the superintendents, but the entire golfing community.”
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.
About Envu
Envu was founded in 2022, a new company built on years of experience, for the sole purpose of advancing healthy environments for everyone, everywhere. Envu offers dedicated services in: Professional Pest Management, Forestry, Ornamentals, Golf, Industrial Vegetation Management, Lawn & Landscape, Mosquito Management and Range & Pasture. Across each of its lines of business, Envu collaborates with customers to design innovative solutions that meet their requirements today and well into the future. Envu’s portfolio consists of over 180 trusted and well-known brands. The company employs nearly 900 people and operates in more than 100 countries with four global innovation hubs. For additional information, visit the Envu website.
While Envu was launched across much of the world in October of 2022, its launch in several key countries, including Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Guatemala, and Vietnam, took place in 2023 and 2024.
Contact:
Angela Hartmann
Director, Communications
Phone: 800-472-7878, ext. 3647 or 785-393-1361 (cell)
ahartmann@gcsaa.org
Mike Strauss
Manager, Media Relations
Phone: 800-472-7878, ext. 5164 or 785-865-8444 (cell)
mstrauss@gcsaa.org