Harrell selected to Advisory Council
Jack R. Harrell, Jr., CEO of Harrell’s Fertilizer, Inc. has been named to the Advisory Council for The Environmental Institute for Golf.
The leading producer of quality custom blended fertilizers and a distributor of chemicals and grass seed for the golf course, sports turf, lawn and ornamental and horticulture industries, the company’s production of fertilizer exceeds 75,000 tons annually. Harrell’s is the exclusive eastern formulator and a leading world distributor of POLYON® Technology.
Harrell is the 15th member to join the Advisory Council headed by World Golf Hall of Fame member Greg Norman.
"Jack will bring a new and unique perspective to this group," said Norman, chairman and CEO of Great White Shark Enterprises. "He is a well respected entrepreneur with a wealth of knowledge and experience that has already been of great benefit to The Institute."
The Advisory Council provides guidance to The Institute’s board of trustees in the areas of outreach, fundraising and strategic planning. The members were selected to enhance The Institute’s ability to cultivate relationships with current and potential donors, as well as communicate the importance of the work conducted by The Institute.
In addition to Norman and Harrell, the other members of the advisory council are: ClubCorp USA Inc; Tom Crow, founder of Cobra Golf and a retired trustee for The Institute; Dana Garmany, chairman and CEO of Troon Golf; R.D. Hubbard, owner of Bighorn Golf Club in Palm Desert, Calif.; Paul C. Kanavos, chairman and CEO of Flag Luxury Properties, LLC; Bill Kubly, CEO of Landscapes Unlimited and chairman of The Institute’s board of trustees; Owen G. Larkin, president of the Vineyard Golf Club in Edgartown, Mass.; Gary N. McClung, president of Midway Ford/Sterling Truck Center and developer of Quintero Golf and Country Club, Peoria, Ariz.; Jaime Ortiz-Patiño, owner of Valderrama Golf Club in Sotogrande, Spain; David Pillsbury, president of PGA Tour Golf Course Properties and vice chairman/treasurer of The Institute’s board of trustees; Joe Steranka, CEO of PGA of America; Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, chairman of Dubai World; and Weldon Wyatt, founder and CEO of Sage Valley Golf Club, Graniteville, S.C.
The Environmental Institute for Golf, the philanthropic organization of the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA), is a collaborative effort of the environmental and golf communities, dedicated to strengthening the compatibility of golf with the natural environment. The Institute concentrates on delivering programs and services involving research, education and outreach that communicate the best management practices of environmental stewardship on the golf course. For more on The Institute, visit www.eifg.org.
Celebrating its 80th anniversary, GCSAA is a leading golf organization and has as its focus golf course management. Since 1926, GCSAA has been the top professional association for the men and women who manage golf courses in the United States and worldwide. From its headquarters in Lawrence, Kan., the association provides education, information and representation to more than 21,000 members in more than 72 countries. GCSAA’s mission is to serve its members, advance their profession and enhance the enjoyment, growth and vitality of the game of golf. Visit GCSAA at www.gcsaa.org.
Contact:
Jeff Bollig
GCSAA director of communications
(800) 472-7878, ext. 4430
jbollig@gcsaa.org
