BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Our Board of Trustees consists of 12 individuals, equally representing as many segments of the turfgrass industry fields as feasible, more specifically golf courses, sports turf, lawn and landscape, parks and recreation, sod growers, commercial vendors, and Iowa State University Turfgrass faculty. These individuals donate their time, effort and energy

Neric Smith
President/At-Large Representative
Indian Hills Community College

Tim VanLoo, CSFM
ISTMA Representative
Iowa State University Athletics

Nick Cummins
Iowa GCSA Representative
Westwood Golf Course

Jay Goughnour
IPLCA Representative
SiteOne Landscape Supply

Matt Kruse
Vice President/IPLCA Representative
ULTRALawn, Inc

Elliott Josephson
ISTMA Representative
Prairie Ridge Sports Complex

Doug Krantz
Commercial Representative
D & K Products

Dr. Adam Thoms
ISU Representative
Iowa State University

Kevin James
Treasurer / IPRA Representative
City of Urbandale

Brian Abels
Iowa GCSA Representative
Toad Valley Golf Course

Darrin Johnson
Commercial Representative
The Andersons

Dr. Nick Christians
ISU Representative
Iowa State University