THE ATLANTIC TURFGRASS

2023 ANNUAL CONFERENCE & TRADE SHOW

February 14-16, 2023

CONFERENCE SPEAKERS

Eric Lyons

Eric Lyons

Doug Soldat

Doug Soldat

Dr. Ben McGraw

Associate Professor of Turfgrass Science, Penn State University

Dr. Ben McGraw is an associate professor of turfgrass science at Penn State University, and an authority on the ecology and management of turfgrass insect pests. He obtained a Master of Science degree in Entomology from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst and a doctorate in Entomology from Rutgers University. Dr. McGraw’s research focuses on understanding insect ecology and behavior to develop sustainable turf pest management practices.

Dr. Ben McGraw

Elliott Dowling

Agronomist, USGA-Northeast Region

Elliott Dowling is an agronomist in the USGA’s northeast region. Elliott recently changed regions to New England and eastern Canada after spending 10 years in the mid-Atlantic. Elliott earned his bachelor’s degree in turfgrass management from Iowa State University and a master’s degree in turfgrass management from Penn State University. Elliott was a superintendent in Chicago, IL for 6 years prior to joining the USGA.

Elliott Dowling