Jon Christenson — Vice President of Agronomy, KemperSports
Veteran golf industry leader with expertise in agronomy, operations, and course development
Speakers
Dave Gossman — Agriculture Educator, Atwater High School
Agriculture educator developing turfgrass and sports field career pathways for students
David Hardesty, CGCS — Head of Sales, CapillaryFlow
Golf course superintendent and industry leader specializing in construction, renovation, and agronomy
Don Thornburgh — Agronomy Consultant
Agronomy expert focused on soil biology and optimizing turf performance
J. Rhett Evans — Chief Executive Officer, Golf Course Superintendents Association of America
CEO and industry leader advancing the golf and turf profession nationwide
Jeffrey A. Danner, ASGCA, EIGCA — Golf Course Architect
Golf course architect specializing in design, renovation, and long-term infrastructure planning
Allison George — General Manager, River Bend Golf Club
Award-winning golf industry leader and speaker
Robert Hertzing — Partner, Gradoville & Hertzing Management Group
Golf course renovation and capital planning consultant
