HAPPENINGS
Modern Turf Hires Jamey Jackson as Regional Director of Sales In a January 20, 2025, press release, Modern Turf announced the appointment of Jamey Jackson as Regional Director of Sales. Jackson will support turfgrass industry clients in Florida, Georgia, Texas, and the Gulf States. “We are absolutely thrilled with our decision to bring Jamey on board for this
role. His proven sales expertise will undoubtedly strengthen our efforts and expand our reach across the South. More importantly, Jamey’s good nature and unwavering professionalism perfectly align with the values that have made Modern Turf a respected name in the turf industry. We are certain his enthusiasm for golf and willingness to listen and provide customized solutions will benefit our customers,” said Hank Kerfoot, president of Modern Turf, based in Rembert, South Carolina. “Jackson resides in LaGrange, Georgia, and is an avid golfer. He is a member of Highland Country Club, serves as the Chairman of the Marketing Committee, and was recognized as Player of the Year in 2023. A skilled golfer, he was the club champion in 2021 and frequently competes in the Georgia Open Pro-Am and Pot-O-Gold Pro-Am tournaments. He has built a career in the Talent Acquisition industry and has experience interviewing and placing Golf Course Superintendents and General Managers in employment opportunities.” Jackson is married to his wife Kayla, and they have two beautiful daughters, 10-year-old Scarlett and seven-year-old Savannah. Jackson can be reached at 859-396-2268 or jamey@
modernturf.com.
TPI’s Executive Director Featured in SportsField Management Magazine One of the articles featured in Sod Solutions Turf Talk blogs, “Meet Casey Reynolds: Leading Turfgrass Innovation with TPI,” was reprinted in the Sports Field Management Association’s (SFMA) January 2025 issue of their official magazine, SportsField Management. Te article, starting on page 22 of that issue, was written by Cecilia Johnson, media and content manager at Sod Solutions. Te article opens with this statement, “As Executive Director of Turfgrass Producers International (TPI), Casey Reynolds, PhD, leads an association that has been the cornerstone of the turfgrass production industry for nearly 60 years.” Tis promotion for TPI ran at the end of the article, “To learn more about TPI’s resources and upcoming events, or to become a member, visit
TurfgrassSod.org.” To read the full article, go to the link that follows.
https://sportsfieldmanagementonline.com/digital-archives/
Irrigation Association (IA) Announced Four New Board Members
In a December 9, 2024, press release, the Irrigation Association (IA), Fairfax, Virginia, announced the addition of four new members to its Board of Directors, a group responsible for guiding the organization’s strategic direction and advancing the irrigation industry. Editor’s note: IA is a partner in the April is… National Lawn Care Month initiative. Te new directors are:
• Alan Ence, QWEL – General Manager of Landscape and Agriculture, Hydro-Rain (Fruit Heights, Utah)
• Brad Jakubowski, CIT – Instructor of Plant Science, Penn State University (Port Matilda, Pennsylvania)
• Gretchen Kah – Director, Executive Vice President, K-Rain Manufacturing Corp. (San Francisco, California)
• Frank Toves, CAIS, CIC, CID – President, AvidWater LLC (Castroville, California)
Tese individuals began their terms at the conclusion of the 2024 Irrigation Show and Education Week, joining 11 continuing board members. Te IA Board of Directors is composed of 15 elected leaders representing diverse market segments and member types across the irrigation industry. “We are excited to welcome these distinguished individuals to the IA Board of Directors. Teir commitment to our industry and its members is inspiring, and their expertise will be instrumental in driving our mission to be the recognized authority in efficient irrigation,” said IA CEO Natasha Rankin, MBA, CAE. “Each of these new board members brings a unique perspective and set of skills that align with the IA’s efforts to serve as the leading, credible and unifying voice and advocate for the industry. We look forward to working alongside them to promote innovation, engage decision-makers, contribute to thriving businesses, and support long-term sustainability through the wise use of water.” Te board plays a critical role in shaping policies and programs that support the association’s mission to elevate the impact of the irrigation industry, according to the Irrigation Association. Board members are nominated and elected annually by association members.
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