Ben Hartman, Head Groundskeeper for the Wichita Wind Surge, welcomed Jakob Scales onto his crew when he was just 16 years old and has been one of his biggest supporters ever since. After a successful year in Arizona working in both the MLB and NFL, Scales shares how important mentors have been in his trail blazing time in the industry. 

Here's what you'll hear in this week's Groundskeeper Chat:

  • Growing the turf industry and growing the brand
  • Social media and portfolio building 
  • What's next for the duo? 

A little bit more about our guest:

Ben Hartman is the Director of Operations for the Wichita Wind Surge, where he has been for 5 years. Jakob Scales is a current student and aspiring turf professional who got his start with the Wichita Wind Surge.

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