Routes to Turf w/ Ben
Ben Hartman, Director of Field Operations for the Wichita Wind Surge, joins Meg for our next Groundskeeper Chat series: Routes to Turf! Hartman's story is unique because he represents the small percentage of the industry that knew about sports turf as a young kid! Listen along for how Hartman has made mentorship, advocacy and branding a priority in his career!
Here's what you'll hear in this week's Groundskeeper Chat:
- Ben's Turf Origin Story
- Growing a intern program
- The qualities Ben looks for in the next generation when mentoring
- Adapting to meet your crew where they're at
- Lastly, Ben's aspirations as a groundskeeper and leader in the industry
A little bit more about our guest:
Ben has been with the Wichita Wind Surge for four seasons and is an alumni of Iowa Central Turfgrass Management program. Ben has been recognized as the '22, '23 Texas League Groundskeeper of the Year and is passionate about highlighting our industry as a fun, rewarding career option for the next generation.
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