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Meet the Experts

The Envu Green Solutions Team delivers turf news, product updates and solutions

Through Talking Turf, the Envu Green Solutions Team (GST) is pleased to offer timely information on current turf issues across the U.S., technical updates, and the latest agronomic solutions to your turf problems. We'll offer our professional observations, insights and recommendations on all things turf. Of course, we also welcome your ideas and feedback.

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JANNA BECKERMAN, PhD

Former professor and extension specialist at Purdue University for 20 years and University of Minnesota for 4 years.
Ph.D. in plant pathology from Texas A&M University
Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in biology from the State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry and Syracuse University.
Her best plant disease and insect photos were taken in her own backyard.

JESSE BENELLI, Ph.D.

More than 15 years of experience in the turfgrass industry
Previously served as Director of Turfgrass Programs for the Chicago District Golf Association
Holds both Ph.D. and Master’s degrees in Turfgrass and Plant Pathology from the University of Tennessee as well as a Bachelor’s degree in Turfgrass Science from Penn State University
Avid reader about the history of plant pathology
Reports to someone who killed his first set of greens at 15 years old

ADAM GORE, Ph. D.

18+ years of experience in the turfgrass industry
Former Horticulture Extension Agent with Clemson University with focus in turfgrass agronomy and weed science.
Holds Ph.D. and Master’s degrees in Plant and Environmental Sciences from Clemson University as well as a Bachelor’s in Agricultural Education from Clemson.
Frequently wanders off from groups to looking for weeds

JAMES HEMPFLING, Ph.D.

20+ years of turfgrass industry experience, including running a landscape business and working as an assistant superintendent in OK and NJ
Holds a BS from Oklahoma State and MS/PhD from Rutgers
Previously served as a Field Development Scientist with Bayer in California and Solution Development Manager with Envu in North Carolina
Built a sand-based bentgrass green in high school, sparking a lifelong passion for turfgrass science and the golf industry despite the green’s short-lived success

LINDSEY HOFFMAN-CHAPPELL, Ph.D.

20+ years of turfgrass industry experience, including working on golf courses in Massachusetts, Colorado, and Texas
MS and PhD from the University of Massachusetts in Plant and Soil Sciences
Previously served as a Field Development Scientist with Bayer and Area Sales Manager with Envu
Golfs, fishes, and hunts with her husband, who is a golf course superintendent in Texas
Spoils her dogs

ZAC REICHER, Ph.D.

Former Turfgrass Specialist at Purdue University and University of Nebraska-Lincoln
45+ years of turfgrass experience
Ph.D. in Agronomy/Turfgrass Science from Purdue University
Master of Science in Horticulture/Turfgrass Science from Iowa State University
Killed his first set of greens at 15 years old

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The GST translates innovative research into practical, real-world solutions for tough turfgrass pests and stress, and helps look for new ways to manage challenges that turf managers face. You may catch any of our Green Solutions specialists delivering educational seminars, offering the latest technical updates on Envu products, or providing timely communication on pest outbreaks. The combined experience of the GST brings you the expertise that you can use to make your job easier.

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