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Julia Ward, 607-746-4415
Instructional Support Associate/Internship Coordinator
A.A.S Landscape Contracting, SUNY Delhi

Julia's areas of interest include Greenhouse Production, Soils, Herbaceous Ornamentals, and Landscape installations

David Arehart, 607-746-4791  
General Manager - Delhi College Golf Course, Instructor
B.S. Business Administration, Shenandoah University
Class 'A' PGA Professional since 1996

Dave's areas of expertise include Tournament Organization, Club Fitting & Repair (he is a Ping Certified Club Fitter), and Merchandising.  Dave has coached Men's Golf for 13 years (NCAA, NJCAA, Currently NAIA), and has qualified 4 individuals for National College Tournaments.

Birgitta Brophy, 607-746-4418 
Assistant Professor
B.S. SUNY Environmental Science & Forestry
B.L.A. (Landscape Architecture) SUNY Environmental Science & Forestry
A.A.S. Environmental Design/Nursery Management, SUNY Cobleskill

Birgitta is a Registered Landscape Architect in New York State, and serves at he club advisor to PLANET.  Her areas of expertise include Landscape  Design and Professional Practice, Site  Engineering: Grading & Drainage, Irrigation Design, Surveying, and Mechanical Drawing and Presentation Drawing Techniques.

Kathy's areas of interest include Plant ID, Horticulture, Landscape Construction, and Shade Tree Maintenance. She is also the advisor to the Delhi Horticulture Club, a student chapter of PLANET (Professional Landcare Network).

Tom Holdrege, 607-746-4418/4277
Instructional Support Associate
A.A.S. Horticulture, SUNY Delhi

Tom's areas of interest include Irrigation Maintenance and Turf Equipment Management.  Tom is also the Turf/Horticulture Facilities Manager.

Dominic Morales, 607-746-4410/4413
Professor and Dean
M.S. Horticulture, University of Connecticut
B.S. Plant Science, University of New Hampshire
A.A.S. Ornamental Horticulture, SUNY Farmingdale

Dominic serves as the Dean of the Applied Sciences & Recreation Division and teaches several courses within our department. He is the recipient of the Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Teaching, and of the New York State Turfgrass Association Citation of Merit Award.  Dominic's areas of interest include Pest management, Irrigation Management, and Turf Management.

Thomas Philion, 607-746-4678
Director - Professional Golf Management Program, Assistant Professor
B.A. Geography, SUNY Plattsburgh
Class 'A' PGA Professional since 1993

Tom Philion joined us (Fall 2005) as the Director of the PGM program. Previously, Tom was the Head Golf Professional at Columbia Golf & Country Club for over 14 years. He is currently serving his second term on the NENYPGA Board of Directors. In 1997 he was the recipient of the NENYPGA Horton Smith Award for dedication to educational programs for PGA Professionals. Tom also served as the Golf Coach for Columbia-Greene Community College for the last 8 years.

James Willmott , 607-746-4433
Assistant Professor
M.S. Plant Pathology & Physiology, Virginia Tech. University
B.S. Plant & Soil Science, West Virginia University

Jim's areas of interest includes Turf Management, Plant Pathology and the Golf Management. Jim has extensive experience as a former Cooperative Extension Agent at Cornell, Penn State, and Rutgers Universities.  He is the Delhi Turf Club (GCSAA Student Chapter) faculty advisor.

Steven Tait, 607-746-4299
Assistant Professor
M.A.Ed. Curriculum Development, University of Phoenix
B.S. Industrial Technology, Southern Illinois State University at Carbondale
A.A.S. Mechanical Technology, Mohawk Valley Community College
ASE Certified Technician & NYS Dept. Motor Vehicles Inspector

Steve's areas of expertise include Turf Equipment, Small  Engines, Reel  Mowers, Maintenance  Facility Management, Automotive  Electrical Systems, Electrical  and Hydraulic Troubleshooting.  He also served in he US Air Force for 21 years.

Charles Tarrants, Ph.D., 607-746-4416
Professor
Ph.D. Biology, Syracuse University
M.S. Biology, University of Denver
B.S. Biology, Western Kentucky University

Charlie's areas of interest and expertise include Hardy Plants, Perennials, and Water Gardening.  He is also a recipient of the Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Teaching.