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Category: Sodcast

K-State’s Sodcast: Interview with Trevor Vance, Sr. Director, Groundskeeping, Kansas City Royals

 

 

 

 

 

Trevor Vance has been with the Royals for 38 years, and has served for 28 years as Director of Groundskeeping.  Trevor followed the path of George Toma, who is nationally famous for his sports turf management skills.  Trevor answers questions regarding the management strategies he uses at Kauffman Stadium, the most difficult issues he deals with, and the most rewarding aspects of the profession.  CLICK HERE TO SEE THE INTERVIEW.

K-State’s Sodcast: Interview with Doug Melchior, Manager of Golf and Grounds, City of Overland Park

Doug Melchior is a K-State graduate and KU fan (he spent a couple of years there before transferring to K-State) who has served as Manager of Golf and Grounds in Overland Park since 2015.  He worked for the City of Overland Park for years prior to advancing to this position.  Doug oversees the operations of the Overland Park public golf courses 27 holes + a 9-hole par 3 course at Sykes Lady Golf Course and 18-holes at St. Andrews.  The number of rounds they host is among the highest in the Midwest, which influences labor and maintenance.  CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE INTERVIEW! (about 25 min.)