GERI HANNAH IS MOVING TO AUSTRALIA
Geri is the friendly voice that usually greets you when you call TPI Headquarters. Quick to smile, with an infectious laugh, Geri is the problem solver, the compassionate listener, the little whirlwind that helps put the fun in TLI Fundraisers, the wise counselor who reminds you to get moving because the conference hotel is filling up fast … and so much more!!
Geri Hannah started with TPI in 2010, excited to begin a new venture. What attracted her then is still what she most enjoys now. “Every day is different,” she says. “Tere are so many different parts of what it takes to keep TPI rolling.”
She had heard of the open position from her brother-in- law, Jim Novak, who was TPI’s Public Relations Manager at the time. Jim is married to Geri’s sister Kathy. “Jim told me someone was leaving TPI and encouraged me to put in my resume.” Geri started in the joint position of accountant/receptionist when TPI was headquartered in the building they had purchased at 2 East Main Street, East Dundee, Illinois. As the youngest of nine kids, Geri quickly learned that when you see something that needs to be done you just jump in and do it. Tat mindset is reflected in her evolving role at TPI and her dedication to doing the very best for every one of its members.
Geri and TPI Today
Fast forward almost 15 years to today, and Geri has long been a steadfast part of the TPI team. Given the small nature of TPI’s staff, everyone has to do a little bit of everything, and everyone gets to know each other really well. Geri’s co-workers Casey, Allie, Liz, and Mike are going to miss her tremendously and simply can’t say enough about how valuable she is to our TPI family.
Tasha and Dean on their wedding day in Italy.
Geri and her husband Rodney are moving to Australia! Much as Geri loves TPI and its members, there is a family of five she loves even more. Geri and Rodney’s daughter Natasha (Tasha) and her husband Dean Croxon, live and work in Australia. Teir three children are daughter Harper Hannah (age 4 ¾), and sons Connor Maxwell (nearly 3) and Emmett Fitzgerald (just turned 1).
“Almost every small business has that person that they just can’t imagine having to replace, for us at TPI that’s Geri,” says Casey. “Geri has been my rock here at TPI ever since I joined as Executive Director in 2017. It’s hard to imagine her not picking up the phone when I call, but at the same time, I’m so excited for her and Rodney to begin this next chapter of their lives with their family in Australia. I’m certainly going to miss her, but we’ve promised each other to stay in touch”
Allie Roed shares that “Geri Hannah is an incredible coworker who embodies kindness, humor, and unwavering dedication. Her hard work and passion for our mission shine through in everything she does, making her an invaluable part of TPI. She has been a source of inspiration and a phenomenal mentor, teaching me so much about the TPI family.”
Steve and Suz Trusty add, “Geri has been wonderful to work with, welcoming us to the TPI family from day one. She’s always available for a quick phone call and a word of encouragement. She has such a heart for the members and a knack for making everyone feel special. We will miss her greatly but know she and Rodney will love making those grandparent memories.”
Geri’s adorable grandkids (left to right) Harper, Emmett, and Connor. 16 TPI Turf News January/February 2025
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