Ryan Lux
Norwalk,IA
Summary
Accomplished Director of Grounds with a proven track record at Echo Valley Country Club, expertly leading large-scale projects and strategic operations. Skilled in budgeting, cost control, and team leadership, significantly enhanced course quality and efficiency. Specialize in irrigation systems and vendor management, with an approach that has consistently delivered outstanding results and operational improvements.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Grounds
Echo Valley Country Club
2018.08 - Current
- Lead high performing team of [#] grounds crew maintaining 27 hole golf course.
- Work closely with leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
- Oversee budgeting, purchasing, and inventory management for grounds maintenance supplies and equipment.
- Collaborated with staff and external contractors to execute several large scale projects including reconstruction and grow-in of greens, Capillary Flow bunker renovations, installation of Rainbird irrigation systems, new irrigation controls, and Watertronics golf pumping system.
- Ensure compliance with all safety regulations and and environmental guidelines.
Superintendent
Marcus Golf Club
2006.12 - 2009.12
- Managed tees, fairways, and greens.
- Led fundraising project for tee boxes and granite benches.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors, resulting in cost savings.
Superintendent/General Manager
Cherokee Country Club
2000.03 - 2009.12
- Hosted Sioux Valley Match Play (oldest match play tournament in Iowa).
- Oversaw installation of new greens and tee box irrigation system.
- Built ne championship and ladies tee boxes.
- Reconstructed greenside bunkers.
- Fundraised, designed, and installed tee box landscaping and granite tee markers.
- Budgeting, including supplies and equipment purchasing.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Horticulture With An Emphasis in Turf Management
Iowa State University
Ames, IA12.1999
Skills
- Grounds and Landscape Management
- Budgeting and Cost Control
- Strategic Planning
- Team Leadership and Training
- Operations Management
- Irrigation and Drainage Systems
- Equipment Maintenance
- Vendor and Contractor Management
- Project Planning and Execution
- Pest and Disease Control
Accomplishments
- Iowa GCSA State Board, West Director, 2014 - 2017
- Nominated for IGCSA Superintendent of the Year 2002, 2012, 2019
- Nominated for Iowa Golf Association 18-Hole Superintendent of the Year 2010, 2012, 2019
- Iowa Gold Association 18-Hole Superintendent of the Year 2019
Timeline
Director of Grounds
Echo Valley Country Club
2018.08 - Current
Superintendent
Marcus Golf Club
2006.12 - 2009.12
Superintendent/General Manager
Cherokee Country Club
2000.03 - 2009.12
Bachelor of Science - Horticulture With An Emphasis in Turf Management
Iowa State University
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