Neil Tretter
P.O. Box 6538 Vail
Summary
Talented Superintendent with 30 years of golf course turf grass management experience. Highly skilled in all areas of golf course management with extensive knowledge in Agronomy, crew management, construction, modern irrigation, water usage and efficiency, and overall golf course IQ.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Superintendent
Sonnenalp Club, 18-Hole Semi-Private Resort
04.2000 - Current
- Developed and managed operations budgets from $480K-$6.1M
- Successfully managed a $6.1M irrigation and cart path renovation project, completed within 2.5 years
- Manage multiple pumping stations including main irrigation and water transfer from Eagle River.
- Directed and led on-going education for a bilingual staff of 10-17 people
- Effectively directed a staff with only 5% turnover rate over the length of tenure
- Directed and supervised preparation and management of notable tournaments: Colorado State Amateur (2017), Colorado Open (2001, 2002)
- Recognized by Audubon International for Environmental Excellence. Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary
Assistant Superintendent
Sonnenalp Club
04.1997 - 03.2000
- Assisted in planning, scheduling, and supervising maintenance of the golf course and related grounds
- Instructed staff in proper, safe and efficient techniques of equipment operation.
- Record keeping of all pesticide and fertilizer applications, irrigation schedules, staff training, attendance and daily maintenance practices.
- Supervision of all golf course projects including tee construction, bunker construction, and all golf course improvements.
Superintendent of Parks
Berry Creek Metropolitan District
04.2000 - Current
- Direct, budget and implement all Agronomic, irrigation, and daily maintenance of BCMD parks
- Direct, budget and implement all snow removal from BDMD common areas
- Successfully managed irrigation renovation project for BCMD parks
- Managed individual pumping station for remote park
Education
Bachelor of Science - Horticulture And Turf Management
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO05.1996
Regis University
Denver, CO01.1990
Skills
- Strategic Planning
- Staff Management
- Hiring and Onboarding
- Effective Communication
- Budget Preparation
- Project tracking
- Project Management
- Dependable and Hardworking
- Budget Control
- Staff Training
- Managing Operations and Efficiency
- Excellent Communication
Affiliations
- GCSAA (28 years)
- GCSAA-Rocky Mountain Chapter
- Colorado Golf Association GHIN 8.9
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Superintendent
Sonnenalp Club, 18-Hole Semi-Private Resort
04.2000 - Current
Superintendent of Parks
Berry Creek Metropolitan District
04.2000 - Current
Assistant Superintendent
Sonnenalp Club
04.1997 - 03.2000
Bachelor of Science - Horticulture And Turf Management
Colorado State University
Regis University
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