Introducing the First Cohort of the TPI Future Leaders Fellowship

INTRODUCING THE FIRST COHORT OF

THE TPI FUTURE LEADERS FELLOWSHIP

By Allie Shriver

Turfgrass Producers International is excited to announce the first cohort of our newest members-only program—the TPI Future Leaders Fellowship. This program is the result of the TPI Leadership, Innovation and Technology (LIT) committee’s collaboration on developing a small group leadership experience to bring together new and current leaders in the natural grass industry.

With a balance of dynamic classroom and virtual presentations, experiential learning opportunities, in-depth leadership text analysis paired with travel, service projects, and teamwork, this cohort will learn new skills and enhance existing leadership characteristics to contribute to the long-term success of their career and organization.

Throughout the immersive 24-month program, each member of this cohort will become a more robust and better leader with new skills and relationships to become effective advocates for the natural grass industry.

MEET THE FIRST COHORT

Listed below, are the fellows and the companies they represent:

Ben Boehme – Landmark Seed Company

Melissa Clark – DLF Pickseed USA Inc.

Matthew Duncan – DLF Pickseed USA Inc.

Mark Graf – Tri-Tex Grass, Granbury, TX

Ryan Menken – Jasperson Sod Farm, Union Grove, WI

Greg Mischel – DeBuck's Sod Farm, Inc., Davison, MI

Sarah Nolte – Blue Grass Enterprises, Inc., Alburnett, IA

Adam Russell – MVP Genetics

Kelsey Sandbothe – SelecTurf, Inc., Jefferson City, MO

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FOR THE EMPLOYER

LOOKING FORWARD

Watch for exciting developments to unfold as this cohort invests their time and talents toward fulfilling their vision for their careers, their companies, TPI, and the natural grass industry

Allie Shriver is membership and marketing manager for Turfgrass Producers International. She is the coordinator for the TPI Future Leaders Fellowship program.