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At North Carolina State University, Eric Holland majored in the
Science of Agronomy with a concentration in Turf Grass Management.
His extensive course work includes studying the disciplines of soil
science and turf grass development. Holland brings this knowledge
and expertise to the Sports Turf Management team, along with his
dry wit and perpetual smile.
To his credit, Holland has managed some of the most outstanding
college athletic fields in the Country, including those at the Georgia
Institute of Technology in Atlanta, Georgia; The University of Virginia
in Charlottesville, Virginia, and North Carolina State University
in Raleigh, North Carolina.
He comes to Sports Turf Management from his previous position as
Athletic Field Manager for the Georgia Tech Athletic Association,
where he was responsible for a crew of seven groundskeepers, budgeting,
game and practice preparation and all cultural practices. He maintained
the football facility at Grant Field, the baseball field, softball
field, track complex, two practice football fields and the golf
complex. Prior to his work at Georgia Tech, Holland was the Head
Sports Turf Manager for the University of Virginia for two years
and Assistant to the Athletics Field Supervisor at North Carolina
State for three years.
Holland also gained valuable experience in recreation field management
during his four years as the Fields Manager for South Buncombe Parks
and Recreation in Asheville, North Carolina. His unique understanding
of turf grass development and soil proficiency, along with his management
experience with both college and recreational fields, makes him
a valuable asset as Vice President of Turf Care Programs for Sports
Turf Management.
Eric
and his wife Stacy, an elementary school teacher, enjoy working
in their yard, remodeling their home and spending time with their
dog, a Brittany spaniel named Zoe.
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