Jack R. Harrell Jr., CEO of Harrell's Fertilizer Inc., has renewed his support of The Environmental Institute for Golf, the philanthropic organization of the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA), and will continue to serve on The Institute's Advisory Council for another two-year term.
The Advisory Council, headed by World Golf Hall of Fame member Greg Norman, 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.
"To have an industry partner like Jack recommit to the Advisory Council speaks volumes about the positive direction in which The Institute is going," Norman said. "We are pleased to have his support and will certainly continue to benefit from his presence on the Advisory Council."
"Our company philosophy is to grow a better world through excellence in service, integrity and value," Harrell said. "It compliments The Environmental Institute for Golf's dedication to strengthening the compatibility of golf with our natural environment and supporting some of our most important customers, golf course superintendents. The superintendent is the key to the enjoyment of the game and the economic vitality of golf facilities."
Harrell's is a 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. Established in Lakeland, Fla., in 1941, Harrell's production of fertilizer exceeds 75,000 tons annually. Its products are shipped all around the eastern United States, across the Caribbean, Central and South America, the Middle East and along the Pacific Rim. Harrell's is the exclusive eastern formulator and a leading world distributor of POLYON® Technology, the industry's best controlled-release fertilizer technology. Visit www.harrells.com.
The Environmental Institute for Golf 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.
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.
The Environmental Institute for Golf Advisory Council:
* Greg Norman, Advisory Council chairman, Great White Shark Enterprises
* Gregg Breningmeyer, John Deere Golf
* Pete Dye, golf course architect
* Steven Fisher, Plaza Construction Corp.
* John Foster, West Coast Turf
* Sergio Garcia, PGA Tour professional
* Dana Garmany, Troon Golf
* Bobby Ginn, Ginn Resorts
* Michael Happe, The Toro Co.
* Jack R. Harrell Jr., Harrell's Fertilizer
* Herb Henkel, Ingersoll-Rand
* Bill Jones III, Sea Island Co.
* Paul C. Kanavos, Flag Luxury Properties, LLC
* Bill Kubly, Landscapes Unlimited
* Owen G. Larkin, Vineyard Golf Club
* Rafael Martinez, Republic Capital Corp.
* Gary N. McClung, Midway Ford/Sterling Truck Center and Quintero Golf and Country Club
* Ken Melrose, Leading By Serving, LLC, retired chairman and CEO of The Toro Co.
* David Pillsbury, PGA Tour Golf Course Properties
* Vijay Singh, PGA Tour professional
* Joe Steranka, PGA of America
* Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, Dubai World
* Bob Wood, Nike Inc.
* Weldon Wyatt, Sage Valley Golf Club
For more information contact:
Teri Harris, GCSAA managing director, development at 800-472-7878 or tharris@gcsaa.org
Jack R. Harrell, Jr., CEO of Harrell's Fertilizer, at 863-687-2774
