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Boyer & Harvey Recognized as CGMs; Four Achieve CGT Designations

Raymond K. Boyer has become the 90th Certified Grounds Manager. Boyer has been the Supervisor of Parks Landscape Maintenance at the Peoria Park District since December 1992. He received his certification on August 4, 2003.

The 91st individual to receive their Certified Grounds Manager certification is Kevin C. Harvey. Harvey has been the Grounds Manager at the St. Augustine-St. Johns County Airport Authority in St. Augustine, Florida since May of 2000. He received his certification on August 6, 2003.

Matthew Meier has become the 30th Certified Grounds Technician. He is currently the Master Grounds Keeper with the University of Akron in Akron, OH. Meier has been with the University since September 25, 1998. Matthew received his certification on May 2, 2003.

Scott Kelley has become the 31st Certified Grounds Technician. He received his certification on August 4, 2003. Kelley has been employed by Hoffman Development Corporation in Albany, NY in the capacity of Grounds Keeper. He has actively performed under this job title since June 15, 2003. Scott’s primary responsibilities are the care and continual maintenance of landscapes, gardens, turf, trees and shrubs as well as hardscape areas.

On August 11, 2003, Jeremy Parmenter received his Certified Grounds Technician certification. Jeremy is the 32nd CGT to achieve this status. Parmenter has been a foreman with Ned’s Lawn and Tree Service in Boulder, Colorado since April of 1995.
Stan Batton has become the 33rd individual to successfully complete the Certified Grounds Technician Program. Batton obtained his CGT certificate on August 13, 2003. Stan is the groundskeeper supervisor for Goodwill of Central Arizona located in Phoenix, Arizona.

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