FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
DATE: October 14, 2009
CONTACT: Molly Baldwin, mollybaldwin@assnhqtrs.com

Missouri's Joe Fearn Earns CGM Status

(Baltimore, MD) - The Professional Grounds Management Society (PGMS) has announced that Joe Fearn of Springfield, Mo. has become the 122nd grounds management professional to successfully complete its Certified Grounds Manager (CGM) program.

Fearn currently serves as Grounds Foreman at Jordan Valley Park with Springfield Greene County Parks where he has been for the past 5 ½ years.

PGMS recently spent a few moments getting to know Joe.

PGMS: How long have you been a PGMS member? Fearn: Four years

PGMS: Why did you want to become a CGM?
Fearn: I wanted an objective way to document my knowledge and experience. CGM accreditation is also a way to increase your value to your organization.

PGMS: What did you think of the program?
Fearn: I think the program is excellent. It requires one to think through the entire grounds management process, front to back and top to bottom. By completing the CGM process you are helping to see your grounds management as a whole. It helps you as the manager and also educates your organization as to the complexity and dynamism of grounds management. The program helped me bring my approach and processes into focus.

PGMS: What advice do you have for aspiring CGMs?
Fearn: GO FOR IT! Review the requirements of the CGM program and begin to evaluate your approach to grounds management. Understand that the CGM is not a simple undertaking, but it is achievable if you assess your operation logically and honestly.

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