CONFERENCE
RECAP
Welcome Reception
Day One
JANUARY 7, 2025 Day one kicked off with sessions focused on Golf and Turfgrass Management. MTF Executive Director Carey Mitchelson, alongside Turf Team members Dr. Kevin Frank and Dr. Trey Rogers, welcomed attendees and provided updates for the conference. The afternoon featured presentations from several prominent figures in the turf industry and concluded with the presentation of the MTF Meritorious Service Award to Doug Johanningsmeier.
The first day concluded with a Welcome Reception, providing an excellent opportunity for attendees to network with fellow turfgrass professionals and unwind after a full day of classes. The MTF Board of Directors were pleased to recognize Doug Johanningsmeier Dr. Kevin Frank for his 25 years of commitment 2025 MTF Meritorious to the MTF Conference planning and education Service Award Winner oversight. Additionally, the reception featured the presentation of the MTF Meritorious Service Award, which was appropriately awarded to Doug Johannigsmeier. The evening wrapped up with remarks from Dr. Wei Zhang, Interim Department Chair and Professor of Environmental and Soil Physics.
MTF Past Presidents
L-R Jim Bogart, Carey Mitchelson, Brian Schweihofer, Doug Johanningsmeier, Curt Boak, Jeff Holmes, Dan Mausolf
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