2022 Candidates for
Election
Curt Boak — Turfgrass Services Representative I have enjoyed being in the greens industry for the past 25 years and look forward to many more. My career started in the landscape construction field and then it took me to the residential/commercial lawn care industry where I have been the last 20 years. Serving on the board has been a great experience and has allowed me to meet others who share the same passion for turf as I do. I am honored to be a part of an organization that supports the turfgrass program at Michigan State University, continuing education, research, and extension.
Eric Davey — Greater Detroit District I have worked within the golf industry for the last 25 years. This work experience has brought me great opportunities to work with great people and see amazing things. As a current Michigan Turfgrass Foundation board member, I feel it is important for me to give back some of the great experiences I have had in this industry. To help ensure we, as members of the Michigan Turfgrass Foundation, continue to support Michigan State University and its turfgrass program. GO GREEN!!
Paul Kuhna — Sports or Institutional Turf Graduated from Michigan State University with a four year turfgrass management degree in 2017. This year was my sixth working in sports turf, the last two for the Lansing Lugnuts. As a recent graduate and someone just beginning their career in sports turf, I believe I can connect with what is an important part of MTF, the students. Keeping the numbers of students involved and interested in a career in turfgrass management is something that is important to me, and MTF helps provide for the greatest turfgrass degree available.
Christian Koval — Mid-Michigan District I graduated from the MSU Turfgrass Program in 2004 and started as an intern then 2nd assistant at Crystal Downs CC for 5 years. Next I was assistant at Prestwick Village GC for 5 seasons and now Superintendent for 10 seasons, 9 of which have been at Lakelands G&CC in Brighton. I’m married with 2 children and I reside in Grand Blanc.
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