PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 2014 to Robson Forensic, Inc. present Associate Provide technical investigations, analysis, reports, and testimony toward the resolution of commercial and personal injury litigation involving athletic field, golf course, tennis court, and playground and sports facility design, construction, renovation and maintenance, including natural and synthetic turf, plus issues related to arboriculture, agronomy, horticulture, landscape construction, site work and snow removal. 2012 to The Natural Sand Company, Slippery Rock, PA present Independent Contractor - Consultant Provide site assessment and sales consulting services specifically related to improving the safety and playability of baseball and softball fields. Make recommendations and train staff in proper maintenance procedures to reduce injury and improve player performance. 2009 to Sports Field Solutions, LLC, Frenchtown, NJ present Owner Provide professional sports field consulting services to universities, school districts, municipalities, engineers, architects, plus private and professional sports organizations. Make recommendations to improve the safety and playability of athletic fields to reduce injuries and improve player performance. Perform soil investigative work related to turf establishment, drainage, compaction, nutrient levels, contamination and soil structure. Submit formal reports detailing observations, recommendations, suggested scope of work, materials and maintenance recommendations. Train staff in proper use of equipment, installation of materials and day to day maintenance. Evaluate synthetic athletic fields for compaction (GMax), overuse, infill displacement, seam damage and fiber wear. Evaluate natural turf athletic fields for compaction (GMax), turf cover, grade, fertilizer and chemical use, plus maintenance practices regarding state IPM regulations and DEP pesticide laws. 2007 to Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ present Instructor, Continuing Education Teach sports field, soils and turf related subject matter to industry professionals who require initial training or continuing education certification credits related to the design, construction and maintenance of athletic fields, specifically baseball and softball fields. Instruct in the analysis of soils, including infield skin surface deficiencies and how they affect safety, performance and maintenance costs. 07/23/14 1 www.robsonforensic.com
2005 to Northern Nurseries, Enfield, CT 2010 Regional Sales Manager, Professional Turf Products Division Provided consulting services to golf courses, schools, universities, municipalities and private firms regarding turf and ornamental care. Responsibilities also included increasing the company s exposure within professional associations, engineering and architectural firms. Established protocol for public bidding. Daily tasks included marketing, lead generation, cold calls and presentation of products and services. Identified and secured numerous sub-dealers within sales territory. Negotiated and secured new vendor relationships to expand product lines. Coordinated numerous clinics and product demonstrations at workshops and seminars. Recruited by several professional organizations to speak at trade shows and symposiums. 1996 to Country View, Inc., Somerset, NJ 2003 Vice President and General Manager Responsibilities included sales, marketing, production, purchasing, inventory control, profit and loss, training, human resources and overall day-to-day operations of Golf Course, Athletic Field, Commercial Landscape Construction and Maintenance, Site Work and Snow Removal company. Responsible for 65 production employees. 1987 to Champion Services, Middlesex, NJ 1996 Owner and President Started and operated site work and construction firm. Secured all initial financing and managed daily operations. Company sales grew to over $3 Million with a full time staff of 25 employees. 1982 to Tamke Tree Experts, Liberty Corner, NJ 1987 Sales Representative Sold and managed tree care services for commercial, industrial and residential clients in Union County. Specific services included tree pruning, removals, fertilization and spraying services for insect and disease control. 1985 to National Video Franchises, Basking Ridge, NJ 1987 Owner Purchased franchise and operated retail video rental store in Lyons Mall, Basking Ridge, NJ. Secured all financing and managed start up operations. Negotiated lease agreement at active location and rights to additional locations for expansion. Sold franchises and all rights at 80% profit prior to National Video buyout and public offering by West Coast Video. 07/23/14 2 www.robsonforensic.com
1980 to NJ Division of Parks and Forestry 1982 Staff Forester Responsibilities included developing programs for soil stabilization, weather forecasting, fire warning system, Gypsy Moth control and prescribed burning. Also worked on remediation projects in NJ forests after damage from wildfires. CREDENTIALS Certified Sports Field Manager NJ Certified Arborist #247 EDUCATION Bachelor of Science Degree, 1980, Natural Resource Management, Cook College, Rutgers University Additional Training: Dale Carnegie Sales Training Sandler Sales Institute CASH Management Training NJ Youth Soccer Association F License Rutgers Safety Council Certificate Coursework and Seminars: New Jersey Recreation and Parks Association Conference Inspiring Communities 2014 Northeast PA Turf Conference Penn State University Wilkes-Barre, PA - 2014 Terra Tech Organic Turfgrass Management 2014 Keystone Athletic Field Managers Organization Sports Turf Seminar, Grantville, PA - 2014 Turf Equipment University Sports Field and Grounds Track 2014 Rutgers University Baseball/Softball Skin Surface Management 2014 Sports Turf Managers Association Conference San Antonio, TX 2014 Safe Playing Fields: IPM, Legislation and the Sports Turf Manager Establishing Pest Thresholds on School Grounds Cool Season Turfgrass for Sports Fields Infield Maintenance at Overbrook High School Working With What We Have Preventative IPM and Organic Management Systems for Schools and Municipalities 07/23/14 3 www.robsonforensic.com
New Jersey Turf Grass Association Conference 2013 Field Management Strategies Head Groundskeeper, Baltimore Orioles Cultural Strategies to Reduce Turfgrass Diseases Rutgers University Cultural Practices to Reduce Turfgrass Stresses Park Director, Morris Twp., NJ Update on Synthetic Turfgrass Research Penn State University Sports Field Management at Salem High School Facility Director, Salem High School Sports Turf Management at Red Bulls Stadium Head Groundskeeper, NY/NJ Red Bulls IPM Strategies for Controlling White Grubs Penn State University Sports Field Managers Association of New Jersey Fall Field Day - East Brunswick, NJ Professional Baseball Groundskeepers Clinic 2013 New Jersey Turfgrass Association Rutgers University Turf Research Day Rutgers Turfgrass Research Center, New Brunswick, NJ 2013 Sports Field Managers Association of New Jersey Spring Field Day Columbus, NJ Sports Field Management Clinic Northern Burlington Regional High School 2013 PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS Sports Turf Managers Association - National Chosen to serve The SAFE Foundation, the charitable arm whose mission is to enrich communities through championing safe, sustainable sports and recreation fields for all athletes Sports Field Managers Association of New Jersey Keystone Athletic Field Managers Association of Pennsylvania New Jersey Recreation and Parks Association Pennsylvania Recreation and Parks Society New Jersey Green Industry Council New Jersey Turfgrass Association New Jersey Schools Buildings and Grounds Association Delaware Association of Athletic Directors PRESENTATIONS and SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS Rutgers University School of Environmental and Biological Sciences Department of Continuing Education, New Brunswick, NJ Management of Skinned Surfaces 2008-Present Penn State University College of Agricultural Sciences Department of Continuing Education Turfgrass Management 2008 07/23/14 4 www.robsonforensic.com
Sports Field Managers Association of New Jersey - Annual Field Days Pitcher s Mound and Home Plate Construction 2008-Present Keystone Athletic Field Managers Association Annual Field Days Pitcher s Mound and Home Plate Construction - 2009 Sports Turf Managers Organization of NY- Sports Turf Conference, Middletown, NY Management of Athletic Fields 2009 Major League Baseball Baseball Tomorrow Fund, CitiField, Queens, NY Field Maintenance Education Program 2012 and 2013 NJ Green Industry Council NJ Assembly Environmental Commission Safe Child Playing Field Act 2012 NJ Turfgrass Association Green Expo Turf and Landscape Conference, Atlantic City, NJ Field of the Year Presentations 2010 Present NJ League of Municipalities NJ Recreation and Parks breakout session, Atlantic City, NJ Athletic Field Management 2012 and 2013 NJ Recreation and Parks Association, Annual Conference, Atlantic City, NJ Athletic Field Maintenance Techniques 2009 NJ Association of Business Officials Annual Conference, Atlantic City, NJ Athletic Field Management and Cost Analysis - 2012 PA Youth Summit, Make a Save for Youth Sports 5 th Annual Conference, York College Sports Fields Overuse or Abuse - 2011 PA Recreation and Parks Society, Annual Conference, Seven Springs, PA Athletic Fields Overuse or Abuse 2012 NJ Schools Buildings and Grounds Association Central Chapter Meeting, Scotch Plains, NJ Athletic Fields Management and IPM Laws 2013 The Toro Company Storr Tractor Athletic Field Management University, Long Island, NY Natural and Synthetic Turf Symposium 2010 07/23/14 5 www.robsonforensic.com
Turf Equipment and Supply Turf University Bi-annual Conference, Lafayette Hill, PA Stop The Insanity Case Studies in Sports Field Management - 2014 PUBLICATIONS Stop The Insanity, Published in the Sports Field Managers Association of NJ quarterly newsletter. February 2012 07/23/14 6 www.robsonforensic.com