Professional Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Certification
Interests
Timeline

Jeffrey Sanders

Munie Greencare Professionals
Belleville,IL
Jeffrey Sanders
1
Certification
32
years of professional experience

Green Industry professional with 30 years of experience in the field. I have obtained extensive understanding of agronomic principles, having worked in both southern and transitional climates. I have an eagerness to learn new things and strive for continual excellence in everything I do. I have a great ability to notice the details that others often miss and have learned to be consistent and dependable. I show initiative to lead others by example and coordinate projects.

Work History

Director of Agronomy

2 Years 2 Months
Munie Greencare Professionals | 07.2024 - Current
  • Oversee The Orchards Golf Course in Belleville,Il
  • Run day to day operations of Munie Lawn Specialists which has over 2800 lawn care customers.
  • Train, develop, and oversee 20 employees

Landscape Manager

10 Years 1 Month
Burnett Landscape Management LLC | 03.2014 - 04.2024
  • Managed complete maintenance schedule for 50-60 commercial and residential properties
  • Designed logo and marketing strategies to establish brand identity
  • Do landscape designs using Pro Landscapes CAD software
  • Managed fertilization and weed control programs for optimal landscape health
  • Conducted client consultations, executed sales, and created estimates
  • Helped design the logo and marketing strategies for the company to develop a brand

Assistant Superintendent

8 Years 3 Months
Cape Girardeau Country Club | 05.2002 - 08.2010
  • Planning of daily golf course operations.
  • Managed and trained crew of 8 employees to ensure effective daily operations.
  • Oversaw all pesticide and fertilizer applications to maintain course quality and compliance.
  • Irrigation scheduling and maintenance.
  • Executed multiple construction and renovation projects to enhance course infrastructure and aesthetics.
  • Took care of clubhouse and golf course landscape maintenance which involved annual bedding plants, mulch and shrub trimming.
  • Started my own greenhouse and grew many annuals and perennials for the golf course.
  • Contributed to operations at private country club enhancing member experience.

Irrigation Technician

1 Year 3 Months
Persimmon Woods Golf Club | 02.2001 - 05.2002
  • Irrigation Scheduling and maintenance.
  • Executed small projects including drainage solutions, Bentgrass tee construction, and native landscape plantings to enhance course aesthetics.
  • Worked at private country club

Second Assistant Superintendent

5 Months
Missouri Bluffs Golf Club | 09.2000 - 02.2001
  • Performed daily maintenance tasks on golf course to ensure optimal playing conditions.
  • Led improvements for 9 holes of golf course, enhancing playability and aesthetics.
  • Supervised daily maintenance of golf course to ensure optimal playing conditions.
  • Developed and implemented agronomic plans to enhance turf quality and sustainability.
  • Trained and mentored staff on equipment operation and maintenance procedures.

Second Assistant

1 Year 11 Months
Wachesaw East Plantation Golf Course | 10.1998 - 09.2000
  • Oversaw employee activities to maintain productivity standards.
  • Assisted in preparation for two LPGA tournament events, focusing on course presentation and meticulous attention to detail.
  • Experience growing bentgrass in a southern climate

Crew

2 Years 5 Months
Clinton Hill Golf Course | 03.1995 - 08.1997

Education

Bachelor - Agricultural Business

Southeast Missouri State University | Cape Girardeau, MO | 05-2013

90% completed course work toward a Bachelor degree, missing a few core courses and general education requirements

Associates degree - Turf-grass Management

Horry-Georgetown Technical College | Conway | 05-1999

Skills

Detailed
Problem Solver
Communicator
Creative
Consistent
Dependable

Affiliations

GCSAA Member

Gateway Sports Field Management Association Member

Certification

Missouri Pesticide Applicators License

Interests

Church
Family
Plants
Hiking

Timeline

Director of Agronomy

Munie Greencare Professionals
07.2024 - CurrentRead More

Landscape Manager

Burnett Landscape Management LLC
03.2014 - 04.2024Read More

Assistant Superintendent

Cape Girardeau Country Club
05.2002 - 08.2010Read More

Irrigation Technician

Persimmon Woods Golf Club
02.2001 - 05.2002Read More

Second Assistant Superintendent

Missouri Bluffs Golf Club
09.2000 - 02.2001Read More

Second Assistant

Wachesaw East Plantation Golf Course
10.1998 - 09.2000Read More

Crew

Clinton Hill Golf Course
03.1995 - 08.1997Read More

Horry-Georgetown Technical College

Associates degree from Turf-grass Management
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Southeast Missouri State University

Bachelor from Agricultural Business
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Jeffrey Sanders