Dr. Gerald Henry is the Athletic Association Endowed Professor of Environmental Turfgrass Science at the University of Georgia. His research focuses on reducing inputs through precision turfgrass management, improving athletic field performance and player safety, weed biology and ecology and ecosystem services.
Dr. J. Scott McElroy is a Professor at Auburn University and has dedicated the majority of his life on earth to killing weeds making grass better for all people. Dr. Scott received his Ph.D. from NC State Univ., worked a stint at the University of Tenn., and has been toiling away at all things turfgrass at Auburn for the last 18 years.
Dr. Travis Gannon is a professor in the Dept. of Crop Science at NC State University and serves as the co director of the Center of Turfgrass Environmental Research and Education. His research and outreach efforts support the development that balance effective management with environmental sustainability.
Ms. Bre Schoultz took her passion for keeping equipment running to become a true powerhouse in the world of small engine repair. She created the Podcast “Chickanic” that today has one million followers and more than two hundred million views. She breaks down complex repairs into no nonsense tutorials on small engines and more!
Dr. Olga Kostromytska is an Extension Assistant Professor at the University of Massachusetts with a research program focused on gaining a better understanding of biology and ecology of turfgrass insect pests, developing sustainable management strategies, reduced insecticide applications and investigating resistance mechanisms to identify and solve insect pest problems.
Dr. Mike Fidanza is a Professor of Plant and Soil Science at the Pennsylvania State University (Berks Campus). His research focus includes turfgrass ecology, plant health products, soil surfactants, seed technology, and cultural practices in turfgrass ecosystems.
Mr. Lee Butler has worked at NC State University for 26 years in Turfgrass Pathology. He presently runs the diagnostic lab which assists turfgrass managers worldwide with disease diagnosis and management. Lee helps to manage their fungicide efficacy trials in addition to teaching turf students the art and science of turfgrass pathology.