TPI CONFERENCE EDUCATION LINEUP— EXCELLENT!
TPI’s 2018 International Education Conference & Field Day offers an excellent education program developed specifically for the sod production industry. See for yourself in the short previews provided by TPI Associate Executive Director Karen Cooper.
Pre-Conference Seminar
“Meeting the Challenges of Leadership in Today’s Workplace,” presented by Lynda Pinnington, PhD, Pinnington Training & Development
Your workforce is one of your biggest assets as a company and a motivated, hard-working, happy staff will help your business be more successful. Learn how to solve some of your most pressing staff-related challenges by creating a better working environment, improving employee engagement and motivation, attracting and retaining good employees, and understanding how generational differences impact the workplace and working relationships.
General Sessions
Keynote Presentation: “Partnership Is the New Leadership,” presented by Ty Bennett, CEO, Entrepreneur, and Best-Selling Author
Over the last five years, a survey of more than 5,000 leaders asked what they wanted from their people and the answer was, consistently, commitment. Commitment is formed through a leader’s approach to building relationships, providing value, creating buy-in, and communicating with influence. Ty Bennett will use case studies of leaders and organizations whose culture and growth is built through partnership-based leadership. You will walk away with proven strategies and techniques to increase the leadership and overall commitment of your people.
“Ain’t Nuthin’ Like the Reel Ting: Natural Turf versus Synthetic Surfaces,” presented by John Sorochan, PhD, Distinguished Professor of Plant Science, University of Tennessee
One of the leading issues in our industry is a comparison between natural and synthetic surfaces. Tis is your chance to participate in a realistic discussion about the benefits and challenges of natural turf vs. synthetic surfaces with Dr. John Sorochan, a member of TPI’s research
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committee and international consultant on sports field performance, who serves as the Advisor on Field Safety and Performance for the NFL Players Association.
“Who Dun-it? Fraud and Ethics in the Workplace,” presented by R. Kevin Cross, CPA, Author, Financial Counselor, and Federal Tax Expert
Just as the FBI utilizes the knowledge of former criminals, this is your opportunity to glean from a convicted fraudster. Learn about fraud and ethics in the workplace from an individual who embezzled thousands of dollars from his employer (the Broward County Sheriff’s Department), got involved with the Mob, and spent time in prison for his crime before changing his ways and becoming a CPA. Attendees will receive a free audio download of Mr. Cross’s book, Embezzlement - A True Crime Story.
“Show & Tell,” presented by Jimmy Keeven, SelecTurf, Inc.
In 1951, Ed and Viv Keeven begin installing sod in Florissant, Missouri, as Ed Keeven Sod Co., Inc. As business grew, the Keevens made the crucial decision to become growers as well and, in 1963, Ed and Viv moved to O’Fallon, Missouri, to start a 120-acre turf farm. Te farm continued to grow and, in 1973, the family decided to dissolve the installation business and commit solely to growing and selling top quality turf. In 1984, the three Keeven sons, Ed Junior, Tom, and Jim, purchased the turf farm from their parents and began operations as Emerald View Turf Farms. Te brothers continued to expand, divide, and open new locations in Jefferson City, Missouri, and Columbia, Illinois. In 2011, Jim, his wife, Kathy, and his children began operating as SelecTurf, Inc. where they continue the same dedication, hard work and love taught by Ed and Viv. SelecTurf, Inc. is a third-generation farm as son Clint Keeven, daughter Kelsey Sandbothe, and Kelsey’s husband Sean all work on the farm.
“Show & Tell,” presented by Keith Wittig, Central Turf Farms, Inc.
Central Turf Farms was founded by Herman Wittig in 1983 along the coastal region of Texas with 10 acres of turfgrass. Currently, the second generation of Wittigs is farming 1,000 acres, of which 600 are in turfgrass. Teir primary focus is wholesale, landscapers, and retail store supply. Tey grow several different varieties of St. Augustine, bermuda, zoysia, and centipede, servicing the majority of Texas from two locations.
TPI Turf News January/February 2018
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