I don't think 2015 is a year I will soon forget. The year started out trying to learn new products and trying to understand how things were done at my new employer. Then came the big news that Bob Holman was gifting Lawn & Golf to the employees! A story that whenever I repeat it, people still are in disbelief. Then it was time to attend the Golf Industry Show. Hard to explain, but definitely a different experience from all the years I had previously attended.
From standing two feet away, from Arnold Palmer, at Latrobe CC, to hosting a field day at Penn State Berks (Better known as Valentine East), it was definitely a year of firsts. Multiple trips to the Jacobsen factory and even a lunch meeting with the President of the company. Then came the announcement, this past fall, that Bob Holman was only going to step down, as President of Lawn & Golf ,October next year. With this announcement started the wheels in motion of Ken Jeinnings, our Senior VP & Sales Manager, becoming the next President of the company. That then created the chance for me to transition into the Sales Manager position over the next year. I could not be more grateful for this opportunity.
Additionally, all the involvement and accomplishments with Walnut Lane GC, the home of The First Tee of Greater Philadelphia, this past year, was something I am very proud. With Bob Sawicki, taking the Superintendent position, the momentum started to build. From the start of the year, with some much needed tree work, to the addition of some badly needed equipment, to being able to provide a brand new fairway mower, through the support of Jacobsen and our factory rep, Mark Pena, there were a lot accomplishments. The next big event, at the end of the summer, was working with Philadelphia Golf Course Superintendents Association, to organize aeration days. It was really great to see and I believe there is more to come.
2015, from a professional and personal standpoint, was filled with lots of positives and I could not be more thankful!
Wishing everyone a healthy & happy New Year!
WJC
