What a Ride

This is my last article for the Tennessee Turfgrass Association magazine as your President. I have learned so much over the last two years. I was fortunate to work with such a great board and all of our members. Seven years ago when I was asked by Bob McCurdy to be on the TTA board, I was a little leery, but now I’m so glad I did. I have been able to work with so many professionals in my field. It has been a very positive experience. So thank you to all the past and present board members for making this opportunity so surreal. Our board is in great hands with Doug Ward and Chris Sykes taking the helm going forward.

I would like to give a big thanks to Jim Brosnan and all the UT staff for their professionalism and putting together such a great conference each year. They bring such great knowledge to our association. Also a special thanks to our Executive Director Melissa Martin for keeping me in a straight line. I owe her big and everyone above great appreciation. I am very much honored to have worked such a great group of people.

With all that said I hope to see everyone at the 54th Annual Conference and Tradeshow on January 6. I encourage every member to register. We have a great show planned, so please come out and support all the vendors. They work hard and do so much for our association. Be sure to attend our business meeting, bring ideas, and maybe even sign up to be on the board. We always need new and fresh ideas brought to the table.

Again, thank you for the ride! It has been an honor to serve you. It will be something I never forget, I’m so excited to see how the association grows more and more every year. Thank you!!

Sincerely,

Jason Pooler, 2018 – 2019 TTA President

Jason Pooler