Staff
Going green has always come naturally to us! Our focus for years has been helping you create the perfect environment for playing, competing or just relaxing outdoors!
Here at Oakland Plantation Turf Farm, Inc., we are growers of the finest sod available. We are proud to be able to say that after 36 plus years in business we now have the most knowledgeable, experienced and dedicated personnel team working hard for you! Not only will you receive the highest quality turf underfoot, you will receive the highest quality customer service. Whatever your needs, we can make recommendations that will make you look good, and feel good about your turf!
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| J. A. "Rick" Neisler, III | |
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1975-1980
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Project Manager Managed all farm projects including Sprigging, Rowplanting and Sod Installation |
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1980-Present
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General Manager Overall farm operations |
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Board and Associations:
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Past President: NC Sod Producers Association Past Director Turfgrass Council of NC |
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Current Director:
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NC Agriculture Foundation, Landscape Ground Management, TifSport Growers Association |
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Member:
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NCSPA, CGSA, TCNC, LGMA, GCSAA, VNLA TPI, VTC, SCNLA |
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| Kim Alford | |
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1986-1997
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International Paper Human Resource Administrator |
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1997-2010
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Oakland Plantation, Inc. Office Manager / Bookkeeper |
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2010-Present
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Director of Sales & Marketing |
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Member: |
NCSPA, CGSA, TCNC, GCSAA, LGMA, VNLA TPI, VTC, SCNLA |
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| John Williams | |
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1978-1985
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Keith Hills Country Club Assistant Superintendent |
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1985-1986
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Pinehurst Superintendent of #6 and #7 |
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1986-2003
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Keith Hills Country Club Superintendent |
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2003-Present
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Oakland Plantation, Inc. Agronomist / Production Manager |
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Board and Associations:
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Past President of Carolinas Golf Course Supt. Association, 1997 & 1998 |
| Past President of the Triangle Turfgrass Association | |
| Committee Member for GCSAA, Government Relations - TCNC | |
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Member:
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NCSPA, CGSA, TCNC, GCSAA, TPI |
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| Tony McLean | |
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1982 - 2006
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Oakland Plantation, Inc. Crew Supervisor |
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2006 - Present
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Assistant Farm Manager |
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| Stella Putnam Kings Mountain, NC |
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1976-1988
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First Union National Bank Consumer Credit Sales Manager |
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1988-1997
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Oakland Plantation, Inc. |
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1997-Present
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Controller |
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| Marilyn Beck | |
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1994-1999
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Whitmart, Inc. |
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1999-Present |
Oakland Plantation, Inc. Sales Associate / Administrative Assistant |
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| Karen Sellers | |
| 1988-1999 | Dental Assistant |
| 1999-2004 | Georgia Pacific Data Entry |
| May 2004 | Oakland Accounts Payable |
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| Gary McKeithan | |
| 1988- 1993 |
Exide Electronics Shipping Supervisor |
| 1993 - Present | Oakland Plantation Turf Farm Manager of Shallotte Lawn & Garden Store |
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