FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
DATE: October 31, 2011
CONTACT: Molly Baldwin, mollybaldwin@assnhqtrs.com

Bruce De Vrou of Spectrum Health Earns CGM Status

(Baltimore, MD) - The Professional Grounds Management Society (PGMS) has announced that Bruce De Vrou of Grand Rapids, Mich. has become the 134th grounds management professional to successfully complete its Certified Grounds Manager (CGM) program.

De Vrou has been a project manager of the grounds services department at Spectrum Health since 2004.

PGMS: Why did you want to become a CGM?
De Vrou: I have always believed that to be successful in any business or profession, success is determined by adding value and being proactive. By becoming a CGM it would ensure that I was not only advancing my career to the next level but it was also adding value for my employer.

PGMS: What did you think of the program?
De Vrou: The CGM program was intense and did require quite a bit of time to complete. The process really honed my management and organizational skills. It was well worth the work.

PGMS: What advice do you have for aspiring CGMs?
De Vrou: Two things come to mind. One is to secure a mentor like I did with Ken Stanton, CGM of Grand Valley State University. Secondly, I'd say don't wait to get started.

PGMS: What do you think is the biggest topic or issue affecting grounds managers right now?
De Vrou: Staying proactive in areas of sustainability and as it relates to grounds and landscape management is a big challenge these days. Technology and information regarding sustainability is moving quite quickly and to ensure success, we as grounds managers need to be able to accept change just as quickly.

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