Alan Gnagy
Dodge City, Kansas,United States
Summary
I am a detail-driven focused leader and am passionate about leading organizations in the golf industry. My experiences internationally and across the United States in golf course construction, renovation, design modifications, and turf consultation have given me a unique golf industry skill set that I draw on every day to solve problems, analyze, and lead organizations toward their goals.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Golf Course Superintendent
Dodge City Country Club
03.2022 - Current
- Played a vital role in revitalizing a transitioning country club
- Re-established turf in areas damaged by insect and weed pressure
- Restored irrigation system from 50% to 90% operational
- Re-implemented agronomic techniques after decades of neglect
Golf Course Superintendent
Prairie Trails Golf Course
03.2021 - 03.2022
- Educated new owners on basic agronomic requirements for owning/operating golf courses
- Researched and executed the implementation of robotic mowing technology
Project/Facilities Manager
All Things Barbecue
06.2020 - 03.2022
- Facilitated Daily LTL Shipping, Deliveries and Customer service
- Project management for offsite outdoor kitchen installations
Project Manager
Yeisley Lawn Care
12.2018 - 01.2020
- Provided consultation and training for a small start-up lawn care company
- Obtained a Kansas Certified Pesticide Applicators license
Freelance Project Manager
08.2014 - 01.2018
- Provided project manager duties for golf and turf-related projects
- Provided consulting services for private and commercial turf areas as well as athletic fields
- Directed the management of $38M in contract value
Athletic Grounds Supervisor
Oklahoma City public schools
01.2010 - 01.2013
- Supervised the daily operations of the outdoor athletic facilities for the largest school district in the state
- Managed athletic field maintenance staff
- Directed the operations of four district wide stadiums
Owner/Operator
Grass Taggers LLC
04.2008 - Current
- Created and painted designs on turf
- Performed lawn pest control
Project Manager
Jones Plan Inc.
01.2007 - 01.2008
- Attended pre-bid conferences to assist in the preparation of bid proposals
Golf Course Superintendent
Golf Club of Edmond
01.2002 - 01.2007
- Implemented H-2 visa program for seasonal migrant workforce
- Successfully stayed within operating budget during tenure
Agronomist
Quail Valley Farm Inc.
02.2001 - 01.2002
- Planned and executed all agronomic practices for a large sod producing operation
Construction Superintendent
Landscapes Unlimited LLC.
12.1997 - 01.2001
- Managed six golf course construction projects with a combined contract value of $35M
- Constructed La Paloma Golf Course
Golf Course/Turf Consultant
Pacific Golf LLC.
01.1997 - 12.1997
- Consulted with clients on agronomic practices for golf courses and natural turf areas
Education
Associate of Science - Golf Course Operations And Turf Grass Management
Florida Gateway College
Lake City, Florida04.1997
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Pittsburg State University
Pittsburg, Kansas05.1995
Associate of Arts and Science -
Dodge City Community College
Dodge City, Kansas05.1992
Skills
- Environmental Research
- Presentations
- Governance
- Sustainable Management
- Golf Course Maintenance
- Communication Skills
- Time Management
- Project Management
- Consulting
- Operating Budget
References
- Brian Bowers, Fazio Design, Design Associate, 828-243-2017
- Morris Johnson, Bunker Solutions, National Sales Director, 832-418-1490
- Gary Sailer, Viridity, VP of Landscape Operations, gary.sailer34@gmail.com, (913) 357-6870
Additional experiences
- 1997 Bayhill Invitational, Bayhill Club Orlando, Florida, tournament crew member
- 1996 Bunker Rebuild, Preparations for 1998 PGA Championship - Sahalee Country Club, Redmond, Washington, Construction crew foreman
Timeline
Golf Course Superintendent
Dodge City Country Club
03.2022 - Current
Golf Course Superintendent
Prairie Trails Golf Course
03.2021 - 03.2022
Project/Facilities Manager
All Things Barbecue
06.2020 - 03.2022
Project Manager
Yeisley Lawn Care
12.2018 - 01.2020
Freelance Project Manager
08.2014 - 01.2018
Athletic Grounds Supervisor
Oklahoma City public schools
01.2010 - 01.2013
Owner/Operator
Grass Taggers LLC
04.2008 - Current
Project Manager
Jones Plan Inc.
01.2007 - 01.2008
Golf Course Superintendent
Golf Club of Edmond
01.2002 - 01.2007
Agronomist
Quail Valley Farm Inc.
02.2001 - 01.2002
Construction Superintendent
Landscapes Unlimited LLC.
12.1997 - 01.2001
Golf Course/Turf Consultant
Pacific Golf LLC.
01.1997 - 12.1997
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Pittsburg State University
Associate of Arts and Science -
Dodge City Community College
Associate of Science - Golf Course Operations And Turf Grass Management
Florida Gateway College
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