Jerry Kershasky

WORK HISTORY

EDUCATION

ABOUT JERRY KERSHASKY

UNIQUE CONTRIBUTIONS: Hot Gas Fumigation (methyl bromide): Experienced and successful in using this method to renovate and convert 40 Poa/Bent grass greens, 20 being Push-up and 20 being USGA, to 20 Penn A-1 Bent grass and 20 007 Bent grass greens. Consulted and provided my Hot Gas Fumigation and Bent Grass Grow-In program to several golf courses in the Upper Midwest who went on to convert Poa Annua greens to Bent grass. Innovative turfgrass management techniques for quality playing surfaces. Innovative employee management structure, training and proceedures for quality production and efficiency. Water use reduction techniques. Fostering education in turfgrass management and interpersonal skills through speaking engagements at Midwestern Turf Conferences. Designed: Pesticide Mixing, Loading and Storage Facility. Designed and Constructed: Batch Mix and Downloading Tank for thorough mixing of fungicides, fertilizers and other plant protectants. Designed: Turf Maintenance Facility. My Mission; TurfGrass Maintenance Being Done and Recorded To Produce Sustainable Quality Turf For Golf Courses and Athletic Fields. Specialties: Formulating agronomic programs for quality, sustainability and profit margins. Renovation management for quality greens, surrounds and budget reductions. Equipment and budget analysis. Facilitator between Golf Course Architect and Golf Course Superintendent who seek member, owner renovation approval. Turf equipment lease negotiation advisement. Leadership training of Golf Course Management Staff. Innovative equipment and building design.