Routes to Turf w/ Zach
Imagine being responsible for one of the world's most iconic parks. The park that serves as a backdrop to the life-long memories made for over 42 million guests a year! Zach Holm, CSFM, Turf Care Manager of Central Park Conservancy in New York City says he's in the business of helping make memories.
In this week's Groundskeeper Chat we discover how Zach's career brought him to NYC and the iconic Central Park, here's what this episode has in store:
- Son of a Superintendent - Zach's Turf Origin Story
- The A > Z, Zach's journey from Cali to NYC
- The behind the scenes look at managing Central Park
- Zach's involvement in SFMA, proud member since high school
A little bit more about our guest:
Zach Holm is the Turf Care Manger for Central Park Conservancy in New York City. Zach Holm is a certified sports field manager, current president of SFMANJ and SFMA's Director of Parks and Recreation. Zach is passionate about networking and being involved in our local and national associations. Zach is a life-long Padres fan and can give a bit of credit to their organization for his current place in the sports field industry.
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