The Environmental Institute for Golf Board of Trustees elected officers and added three new members during its winter meeting, held in conjunction with the 2009 Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA) Education Conference and Golf Industry Show in New Orleans.
Bob Wood, a vice president of Nike Inc., will continue as chairman of the board for another year and Rae Evans, founder and president of the Evans Capitol Group and past chairwoman of the LPGA's board of directors, was elected vice chairwoman/treasurer. Steven Fisher, chairman and CEO of Plaza Construction Corp.; Bill Kubly, founder and CEO of Landscapes Unlimited; and GCSAA Secretary/Treasurer Robert M. Randquist, CGCS, were added to the board of trustees.
World Golf Hall of Fame member Greg Norman, chairman and CEO of Great White Shark Enterprises, will serve another five years on The Institute's board of trustees and Advisory Council. Rafael Martinez, president of Republic Capital Corp. and publisher/CEO of The Green magazine, was re-elected to another three-year term.
"I am honored and pleased to serve with this talented group of individuals," said Wood, who also serves on The Institute's Advisory Council. "The Institute has assumed a leadership position in charting the course for environmental sustainability for the golf facility. I am excited about the future."
GCSAA Immediate Past President David S. Downing II, CGCS; Mark Kizziar and Ken Melrose retired from The Institute's board of trustees. David Pillsbury, president of PGA Tour Golf Course Properties, will remain on the board for another year as immediate past chairman. Pillsbury also remains on the Advisory Council.
The Advisory Council provides guidance to The Institute's board of trustees in the areas of outreach, fundraising and strategic planning. The members are 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. Norman serves as chairman for the Advisory Council.
The Environmental Institute for Golf board of trustees (March 2009 - Feb. 2010)
• Bob Wood, chairman - Nike Inc.
• Rae Evans, vice chairwoman/treasurer - Evans Capitol Group, LPGA
• Steven Fisher - Plaza Construction Corp.
• James R. Fitzroy, CGCS - Wollaston Recreational Facility/Presidents Golf Course
• Herbert V. Kohler Jr. - The Kohler Co.
• Bill Kubly - Landscapes Unlimited
• Mark D. Kuhns, CGCS - Baltusrol Golf Club
• Rafael Martinez - The Green magazine, Republic Capital Corp.
• Victoria Martz, ASGCA - Palmer Course Design Co.
• Greg Norman - Great White Shark Enterprises
• David Pillsbury, immediate past chairman - PGA Tour
• Robert M. Randquist, CGCS, secretary - Boca Rio Golf Club
• James T. Snow - USGA Green Section
• Mark J. Woodward, CGCS - GCSAA