Resume

Joey Franco CGCS

(251)-295-0151

4102 Mulligan Lane

Acworth, Georgia 30101                                                    

Email = joeyfr60@gmail.com

Twitter = @joeyfr60

Personal Blog = www.joeyfrancocgcs.blogspot.com

Agronomy Blog = www.brookstonegcm.blogspot.com

                                                                            

Summary of Qualifications

·         Attained Certification Status Through GCSAA

·         Multi-Golf Course & Large Personnel Management Experience

·         Major Golf Course Construction & Renovation Experience

·         Management & Grow-in of Ultra Dwarf Bermuda Grasses = (TifEagle, Mini Verde & Champion)

·         Efficient Budget Management & Computer Skills

·         Administered Golf Course Construction & Maintenance Budgets up to ($6,500,000)

·         Detailed Oriented, Teaching & Training Professional

·         Strong Agronomic Background Supplemented by Continuing Education

·         19 Plus years in the Golf Course Industry

·         Vision to Improve the Facility in the Present & Future

·         Some Spanish Speaking Ability

Education

·         Penn State University – Bachelor of Science – Turfgrass Science                                

·         University of Georgia – Certificate – Principles of Golf Course Management

·         Faulkner State Community College – Principles of Golf Course Management

Professional Experience

Superintendent of Golf Course & Grounds (CGCS)                                                             2011 - Present 

Brookstone Golf & Country Club (American Golf Corporation) – 18 Holes Private (26,000 Rounds)  

Acworth, Georgia – Larry Nelson Design

·         Administrator of 3 Departments: Golf Course & Grounds, Golf Cart Fleet & Building Maintenance

·         Supervise & Budget Capital Expenditures for Clubhouse & Grounds

·         Document, Budget & Forecast Irrigation, Water & Sewage Usage for Country Club Facility

·         Interim General Manager (May - July 2014)

·         “Safety Captain” for Country Club Facility

·         Member & Guest Play 12 Month Period for First Time in 10 Years

·         Top10% Equipment Preventative Maintenance & Repair Record Keeping: Turfcentric (2011 – 2014)

·         Improved Maintenance & Cart Barn Facilities Within Corporate Segmentation & Safety Standards

·         Managed Bunker, Tee & Cart Path Renovation

·         Implemented Mutation/Contamination Removal Program for Putting Surfaces (75% Complete)

·         Coordinated the First Greens Committee

·         Developed Golf Course Maintenance Blog to Educate and Provide Information to Members & Guests

·         Implemented Coworker Recognition Program

·         Provided Leadership for 10 Staff Members Towards Careers & Education in Golf Course Industry

·         Flagship Property In Southeastern United States Within American Golf Corporation

·         Increased Membership Through Improved Country Club Facility Conditions (400 Memberships)

Golf Course Superintendent (Class A)                                                                      2007 - 2011

Enterprise Country Club – 18 Holes Private                                                          (23,000 Rounds)

Enterprise, Alabama – Ken Pittman Design

·         Supervised Maintenance of Golf Course & Clubhouse Grounds

·         Supervised Greens, Bunker & Irrigation Renovation

·         Consultant for 3 Golf Courses – (Andalusia CC, Geneva CC & Bama Jam GC)

·         Increased Membership Through Improved Golf Course Conditions (250 Memberships)

First Assistant Superintendent                                                                                   2004 - 2007

Craft Farms Golf Club – 36 Holes Resort                                                              (60,000 Rounds)

Gulf shores, Alabama – Arnold Palmer Design

·         Supervised the Operations of Golf Course Maintenance Department

·         Administered Safety Parameters & Training for Golf Course Maintenance Staff

·         Managed Bunker Renovation for 36 Holes

Golf Course Construction Superintendent                                                                  1998 - 2004 

C. E. Carter & Associates, Phillips & Jordan Golf Division & John G. Walton - SE United States                                                       

·         Supervised 20 New or Renovated Projects

·         Consulted Multiple Grow-ins of Ultra Dwarfs and Warm Season Grasses

·         Coordinated with Architects: Earl Stone, Steve Smyers, Bobby Vaughn, Mike Riley & DJ Devictor

2nd Assistant Superintendent                                                                                    1996 - 1998

Timber Creek Golf Club – 27 Holes Semi-Private                                                  (45,000 Rounds)

Daphne, Alabama – Earl Stone Design

Certifications

·         Certified Golf Course Superintendent (CGCS) – Golf Course Superintendent’s Association (2014)

·         Commercial Pesticide License – Georgia (2007 – Present)

·         CPR & First Aid – Nationally (2013 – Present)

·         Commercial Pesticide License – Alabama (2004 – 2011)

·         Landscape Industry – PLANET (2010 – Present)

·         Irrigation Computer Software – TORO SitePro (2006)

Professional Affiliations

·         Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (2004 – Present)

·         Georgia Golf Course Superintendents Association (2011 – Present)

·         Professional Landcare Network (PLANET) (2011 – Present)

·         United States Golf Association (2009 – Present)

·         Alabama Turfgrass Association (2004 – 2011)

·         Gulf Coast Golf Course Superintendent Association (2004 – 2011)

·         Alabama Golf Course Superintendents Association (2009 – 2011)

Tournaments

·         U.S. Senior Open Sectional Qualifier – Brookstone Golf & Country Club (2014)

·         Georgia State Amateur Qualifier – Brookstone Golf & Country Club (2014)

·         Georgia Senior Women’s State Amateur – Brookstone Golf & Country Club (2011)

·         Southeast Alabama 4-Person Scramble – Enterprise Country Club (2007 – 2011)

·         Alabama State Amateur Qualifier – Craft Farms Golf Club (2007 & 2008)

·         Alabama Open – Timbercreek Golf Club (1996 & 1997)

Acknowledgements

·         Social Media Award Recipient – Best Blog – Golf Course Industry Magazine (2015)

·         Melrose Leadership Academy Recipient – Environmental Institute of Golf/GCSAA (2015)

·         Sustained Corporate Segmentation Standards – 90’s Club – American Golf (2011 – 2014)

·         First Family Member to Graduate From Major University – Penn State University (2014)

·         Interviewed for Magazine Article – Golf Course Trades – “Going to the Dogs” (2012)

Typical Day at the Office

4:30 AM: Arrive at the Office

·        Check Weather Forecast – for the day & week

·        Check Irrigation System

·        Check E-mails

5:30 AM: Meet with Management Staff  

                 1^st Assistant

                 2^nd Assistant

                 Equipment Manager

                 Building Maintenance

·        Discuss Tasks Completed & Implemented – Daily & for the Week

·        Discuss Equipment Issues &/or Preventative Maintenance Work Orders

·        Discuss Irrigation and Maintenance Procedures

·        Review Comments from Membership (E-mails) if Applicable

5:45 AM: Meet with Golf Course Maintenance Staff

·        Review Task Board with Maintenance Staff from Previous Day

·        Discuss Daily Tasks & Goals for the Day

·        Insure all Safety (PPE) is Enforced

·        Open Discussion Session with the Maintenance Staff Regarding Tasks

6:00 AM: Supervise Maintenance Staff Checking of Equipment

                 Oil

                 Fuel

                 Tire Pressure                                                                             

                 Safety Parameters, etc…

6:10 AM: Supervise Flow Through of First 3 Holes for Mowing and Golf Course Setup

6:45 AM: Visit Golf Cart Barn

·        Ensure Proper Cleaning of Golf Carts is Implemented from Previous Night

·        Check Records for Preventative Maintenance of Golf Cart Fleet

·        Visit with Golf Cart Mechanic to Discuss any Issues

7:00 AM: Visit with Attending Golf Professional in Golf Shop

·        Discuss Golf Course Setup (Pin Position, Cart Path Rules, etc…)

·        Receive Feedback Regarding Member Concerns or Comments

·        Review Suggestions from Suggestion Boxes in LGA & MGA Locker Rooms

·        Walk the Clubhouse Facility with Building Maintenance for Concerns, Improvements or Daily Maintenance

7:20 AM: Tour Golf Course

·        Walk Greens – Proper Mowing, Cup Setting, Irrigation

·        Ensure Maintenance Staff is Completing Tasks Accordingly

·        Review Maintenance Practices with 1st Assistant and 2nd Assistant

·        Visit Pump Station for Adequate Operation

10:30 AM: Review Operation of Equipment with Equipment Manager

11:00 AM: Visit with General Manager

·        Discuss Concerns or Compliments from Members &/or Guests

·        Discuss Financial Outlook – Weekly &/or Monthly

·        Visit with Members to Receive Feedback Regarding Golf Course Conditions

12:00 PM: Lunch

12:30 PM: Tour Golf Course

·        Ensure Proper Safety & Maintenance Procedures are Implemented

·        Check Moisture for Future Irrigation Schedule

·        Review Maintenance Practices with 1st Assistant and 2nd Assistant

·        Communicate with Members &/or Guests Regarding Golf Course Conditions

3:00 PM: Administrative Duties

·        Code Purchases

·        Review Fuel Log from Assistant’s Records

·        Review Equipment Preventative Maintenance Schedules through Turfcentric Website

·        Review Future Weather Forecast

·        Check E-mails from Staff, Members or Corporate Representatives

4:00 PM: Meet with Management Staff

                 1^st Assistant

                 2^nd Assistant

                 Equipment Manager  

                 Building Maintenance

·        Discuss Complete or Incomplete Tasks

·        Irrigation Schedules

·        Equipment Preventative Maintenance Schedule

·        Weather Forecast

·        Implement Next Day Tasks on Job Board

5:00 PM: Check E-mails

5:30 PM: GO HOME & Spend Time with the Family!

Many times a Golf Course Superintendent can be sidetracked and lose the importance of scheduling. I use this schedule as a foundation for my daily processes. Although there are circumstances that could change the schedule, a basic schedule can provide the Golf Course Superintendent an opportunity to maintain focus on completing tasks and ensuring the member or guest receives the best service possible.

Greens Committee Letter

Dear Brookstone Members,

As 2014 draws to an end and we start a new year, I want to reflect on the numerous improvements that have been made to our golf course and club facilities this year:

· Complete Greenside Bunker Renovation

· Cart Path Renovation

· Resurfacing of Several Teeing Areas

· Tree Removal in Several Areas

· New Artificial Driving Range Mat

· New Pavers for Amenities             

· Geese Removal

· Large Percentage of Contamination "Yellow Dog"     Removal from our Greens

· Resurfacing of Tennis Courts

· Outdoor Fire Pit and Seating Addition to the  Clubhouse

· New Golf Cart Fleet

Along with these improvements we welcomed our new General Manager, Mark Turner, in June of this year.  Mark has made some tremendous strides in making improvements to the club, and we greatly appreciate all of his hard work.

Another major accomplishment was that our Class A Golf Course Superintendent, Joey Franco, became a

recipient of not one, but two, very prestigious national honors this year.  The Golf Course Superintendent

Association’s highest designation - CERTIFIED GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENT (CGCS)....Please 

congratulate Joey when you see him, as this is a highly earned honor.  Joey Franco was also interviewed by the Marietta Daily Journal for becoming a recipient of the MELROSE LEADERSHIPACADEMY.  The

Academy provides Golf Course Superintendents the wonderful opportunity to attend the organization's

national show, to network and improve management and developmental skills.  Please feel free to contact

Joey  with any questions at super@brookstonecc.com.

With our new GM, Mark Turner and his staff, our Head Golf Professional, Mark Avery and his capable

assistants, and the grounds crew/maintenance staff led by Joey Franco (CGCS)  2015 is looking very bright

for BROOKSTONE COUNTRY CLUB and its members.

Sincerely,

Bob Visentin

Greens Committee Member

GCSAA

Melrose Academy selections off to San Antonio

Seventeen GCSAA members have added a trip to San Antonio for the 2015 Golf Industry Show to their calenders after being selected as members of the 2015 Melrose Leadership Academy.
Administered by the Environmental Institute for Golf, GCSAA's philanthropic arm, the Melorse Leadership Academy provides all-expenses-paid trips to GIS where members receive education specific to topics such as risk management, operational efficiency, business and environmental stewardship. Academy members are selected through an application process that is based on financial need, volunteerism and a drive to advance their careers.
The complete news release on the 2015 selections is posted below:

Melrose Leadership Academy to send 17 superintendents to Golf Industry Show
Program for GCSAA members based on financial need, volunteerism
and desire to advance career

Lawrence, Kan. (Dec. 2, 2014) — Golf course superintendent TD Storie Jr. knew the value of the education and networking at the annual Golf Industry Show, but the budget at his course, Centennial Valley Golf Course in Conway, Ark., simply didn’t allow him funding to attend the event.
This year, however, Storie will be in San Antonio for the 2015 Golf Industry Show (GIS) (Feb. 21-26), as a member of the 2015 Melrose Leadership Academy. The Melrose Leadership Academy is a program of the Environmental Institute for Golf, the philanthropic organization of the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America. As part of the academy, Storie will join 16 other GCSAA members for an all-expenses-paid trip to GIS.
Academy members were chosen through an application process based on financial need, volunteerism and drive to advance their careers. The academy will offer education specific to risk management (health, safety and environmental compliance), operational efficiency, business and environmental stewardship. Attendees will also participate in various leadership activities.
The Melrose Leadership Academy supports the professional development of GCSAA member superintendents by providing individuals the opportunity to attend the Golf Industry Show. It was established in 2012 by Ken Melrose, retired CEO and chairman of the board of The Toro Co., and is supported by a $1 million gift to the EIFG from The Kendrick B. Melrose Family Foundation.
Melrose’s relationship with the golf industry is longstanding, as he joined the Toro Co. in 1970. He quickly ascended the ranks of the company, culminating with his appointment as CEO in 1983 and chairman of the board of directors in 1987. He retired as CEO in 2005 and from the chairman position in 2006. That same year he formed Leading by Serving LLC, a new company whose mission is to advance the principles of servant leadership in business organizations.
“I feel honored to be selected; it’s recognition for a long career,” Storie, a 17-year GCSAA member, said. “I have been very involved in GCSAA, but unable to regularly attend the show. It’s strictly financial. Now I am really looking forward to meeting people from all over the place – it’s all about networking.”
In addition to Storie, the selected participants are:

• Nicholas W. Cummins, Westwood Golf Course, Newton, Iowa
• Jon-Claude Whillock, Harrison (Ark.) Country Club
• Hamilton S. Griffith, University of Georgia Golf Course, Athens, Ga.
• Ryan Smith, Old Silo Golf Club, Mount Sterling, Ky.
• Kyle Erdige, Timber Banks Golf Course, Baldwinsville, N.Y.
• Joey G. Franco Jr., CGCS, Brookstone Golf & Country Club, Acworth, Ga.
• Chase H. Best, Old Capital Golf Club, Corydon, Ind.
• Kurtis A. Wolford, Cherry Island Golf Course, Elverta, Calif.
• Stephen Sarnowski, Raisin River Country Club, Monroe, Mich.
• Scott Cybulski, CGCS, Martindale Country Club, Auburn, Maine
• Scott Winkelman, Lakeview Golf & Country Club, Auburn, N.Y.
• Leslie A. Carpenter Jr., Newton (N.J.) Country Club
• Robert W. Turcotte, Baker Hill Golf Club, Newbury, N.H.
• Jason S. Heydt, Spring Hollow Golf Club, Spring City, Pa.
• Rick A. Jacobs, Mirror Lakes Golf Club, Lehigh Acres, Fla.
• Nathaniel R. Dyer, Neshobe Golf Club, Brandon, Vt.

“The Melrose Leadership Academy offers GCSAA members a fantastic professional development opportunity,” GCSAA CEO Rhett Evans said. “Congratulations to the winners, not only for being named to the academy, but for making the decision to continue to learn and enhance their careers and the profession.”