Chip Halderman Joins Turf & Soil Diagnostics

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Written By Green Roofs for Healthy Cities

Sourced from Turf and Soil Diagnostics

Turf & Soil Diagnostics, the leading physical testing laboratory serving the golf, sports turf, and landscape markets, is excited to announce the addition of Chip Halderman to our staff as a Consultant. In this new capacity, Halderman will be responsible for performing soil testing, analyzing data and preparing test reports, and providing customer service and consultation.

Before joining Turf & Soil Diagnostics, Halderman served as superintendent at The Orchards Golf Course in Lawrence, KS from from 2019 to 2023. Specifically, he managed golf course operations and staff, including keeping top quality course conditions, and planning and scheduling maintenance activities according to assessment and agronomic needs.

Prior to working at The Orchards, Halderman held various laboratory positions with responsibilities including sample testing and personnel management. Chip has degrees in Sports Turf Management and Biological Sciences, and is a Class A Superintendent.

Turf & Soil Diagnostics is very pleased to be adding an individual with the skill and experience needed to successfully enhance our operations and meet our goals for customer satisfaction. We fully expect Halderman will be an asset in the years to come, that allows us to provide our customers with the high-quality laboratory testing and support that they deserve.

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