AREAS OF SPECIALIZATION

 

OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT & BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

– Solid record of achievement within a top-level management capacity, encompassing responsibilities
   for P&L management, sales, business planning, market analysis, finances, budgeting, regulatory
   compliance, employee training/mentorship, capital equipment procurement/maintenance and
   research/analytics.

 

– Executive-level oversight, fiscal governance and strategic steering accountability across all operations.

 

– Leverage expertise in strategic brand management, competitive analysis, product positioning,
   regulatory compliance and niche product application to drive product viability and grow market
   share by establishing and further penetrating profitable business relationships.

 

– Innovative strategist who utilizes a quantifiable approach to streamline processes, promote
   quality/safety and enhance profitability; able to translate big picture vision into strategic action
   plans for success.

 

– Successful history of facilitating organizational growth within highly-competitive markets through
   strategic process enhancement strategies.

 

– Ensure operational compliance with corporate mission and strategic vision; monitor Key
   Performance Indicators (KPIs) and implement continuous improvement benchmarks/best practices
   to achieve objectives.

 

 

 

STAFF TRAINING & MENTORSHIP

– Instrumental in training and mentoring a successful work force; motivate teams through strategic
   promotion of corporate culture and goal-setting/attainment to exceed customer expectations and
   generate both company growth and positive results.

 

– Capitalize on strategic operational enhancement opportunities through effective employee
   rationalization; identify gaps in performance and implement professional development initiatives
   to hone latent abilities.

 

– Motivate personnel in the achievement of both personal and professional goals through leading
   by example.

 

 

 

PROCESS ENHANCEMENT & CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT

– A hands-on manager proficient in recognizing operational components in need of enhancement;
   success in expeditiously evaluating all possible options and consistently implementing
   results-oriented solutions.

 

– Integrate strategic action plans in order to streamline processes and enhance profitability.

 

– Success in developing programs which have made rapid/significant contributions to the organization.

 

– Provide a disciplined approach to executing operations, policies, procedures and protocol; possess
   ability to identify new opportunities, as well as implement changes within existing business practices.

 

 

 

COMMUNICATION

Tim has played a very active role in club communications throughout his career. The importance of communication within a club’s staff and outward to members is critical to a well-run facility. Tim constantly works to provide his membership with the very best practices involved with offering pertinent information about the club in an easy to understand format.

 

 

CLUB NEWS BLOG

Tim has established a blog that keeps members informed of conditions and projects on the course on a frequent basis. This has been highly successful and is an excellent resource for members to gather important information on how and why their course operates as it does.

 

 

SOCIAL PLATFORMS

Tim also led Naperville into the social age with all the latest platforms and apps to communcate effectively for all departments of the club.

 

 

STAFF AND MEMBER EDUCATION

Tim created a culture of success at Naperville through excellend communication. Part of that was through a mantra of Members Matter Most. For details on this, view the PDF to the right.

 

 

PRESS

Many local and national industry publications have features stories on Tim or courses he has worked for during his career. From the award-winning renovation at Naperville Country Club to Tim’s Master Greenkeeper status, his professional respect in the industry is substantial.

 

 

AWARDS BESTOWED TO TIM

Tim has received several awards in his professional career and many scholarships during his studies in college.

 

– Ray Gerber Editorial Award, presented by the Midwest Association of Golf Course Superintendents.

– Certified Golf Course Superintendent (CGCS) as bestowed by GCSAA. One of approximately 1,700
   CGCS world wide.

– Earned the designation of Master GreenKeeper as bestowed by the British and International Golf     
   GreenKeepers Association (BIGGA). One of only 50 Master Greenkeepers worldwide. One of only
   14 Superintendents worldwide that is dually certified with the GCSAA and BIGGA.

– Penn State Turfgrass Alumni Club Award for outstanding technical report

– Recognized for Environmental Planning, Water Quality Management, Water Conservation, and
   Chemical Use Reduction/Safety by the Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program for Golf Courses.

– Trans-Mississippi Golf Association Scholarship

– Penncross Bentgrass Growers Association Scholarship

– Agricultural Alumni Club Outstanding Turfgrass Student Award

 

 

RENOVATION AT NAPERVILLE COUNTRY CLUB

The finished project of renovating the course at Naperville has resulted in several awards and national recognition. Much of this praise is due to the efforts of Tim and he is directly mentioned in many of the articles written on the renovation.

 

AWARDS

– Renovation of the Year, Private Club Division, as awarded by Golf Inc. Magazine

– Heritage Award, Private Club Division, as awarded by Golf Course Industry Magazine

– Excellence and Achievement Award, Private Club Division, as awarded by Board Room Magazine

– Engineering Excellence Award, Special Project Division, as awarded by The American Council
   of Engineering — Companies of Illinois

– Candidate, Best Newly Renovated Course, Private Division, awarded by Golf Digest, top 20 finalist