Episode 114: 2024 GCSAA Conference & Trade Show LIVE

Live from the 2024 GCSAA Conference and Trade Show in Phoenix, Episode 114 brings you a dynamic lineup featuring 8 great guests including several Melrose Equipment Manager Experience alumni. Join our host as he explores the week's highlights, covering education, trade show discoveries, interactive facility tours, networking, and cutting-edge products.

In this lively episode, Trent sits down with:

🛠️ Jagger Maddock, assistant technician at JR Wilson’s shop in Noyac, sharing insights into starting his career and education in turf equipment through vocational school, on-the-job training, and GCSAA continuing education.

🔧 JR Wilson, CTEM, of Noyac Golf Club, highlighting the week's key moments and sharing great tech ideas from his class with Cory Phillips.

🌐 John Borsos, offering perspective as a Melrose Equipment Management Experience alumni.

🔍 Brian Harper, Equipment Manager at Pendleton Golf Club and Melrose EM Experience alum, expressing his excitement about learning and applying new technology in the shop.

⚙️ Chris Hyman, Equipment Manager at Cobblestone Creek Country Club in Victor, NY, discussing his journey towards CTEM.

📚 Chris Whittaker, CTEM, Equipment Manager at The Winston Club in Calgary, Alberta, providing insights into the learning process when preparing to teach a class and sharing his experience as a first-time presenter at CTS.

💡 Jordan Roth, CTEM, Equipment Manager at Champions Run in Omaha, NE, offering a valuable framework for thinking about electrical vs. mechanical troubleshooting.

🔩 Brack Crouch, CTEM, Equipment Manager at Talisker Club at Tuhaye, shares his excitement over mind-blowing information exchanged on the trade show floor and extends a heartfelt offer to help those new to this incredible industry.

Tune in for a jam-packed episode filled with industry insights, tech tips, and the contagious enthusiasm of the turf community!