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At Turf Diagnostics & Design, we understand and appreciate that our clients financial and career risk
decisions are based on the generation, interpretation and integrity of
our test data and recommendations. Our work is performed, reviewed, and
evaluated by
a technical staff with the highest level of training and extensive laboratory
and field testing experience. Below you will find introductory information on our
senior staff members. Please feel free to contact them any time to discuss
your needs.
Sam is responsible for the overall direction of the company. His technical
duties include data review and evaluation, and client consulting related to
soils, turf, and materials testing. He is responsible for research and
development of new laboratory methods and techniques. He also assists with
laboratory quality and safety issues. In addition, he is responsible for
overseeing the administrative and business activities of the firm. Mr. Ferro has a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from the University of
Missouri and an Masters of Business Administration from the Keller Graduate
School of Management. He has been with TD&D since 1998, and he has worked in
laboratories at scientist and management levels since 1983. Sam has made numerous contributions to industry publications, including
Grounds Maintenance, Sports Turf, Golf Course Management, and others.
He currently has a recurring column in Asian Golf Business. Mr.
Ferro is also a frequent speaker at landscape and turf functions.
Duane oversees the operation of the TD&D Inc. physical evaluation laboratory
and consulting services. Mr. Otto has considerable experience with sports turf
design and evaluation. He provides our customers with assistance & guidance
regarding their golf and sports turf projects. His expertise includes field
testing, new construction specifications, and diagnostics of failed turf
systems. He joined the company as a full-time consulting agronomist and soil
scientist in 1996. Mr. Otto performs most of Turf Diagnostics' site visits and on-site work.
He has performed GMax (field hardness) testing on sports fields throughout the
country, and he is a leading expert in the evaluation of synthetic turf fields. Duane received a Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics and Agribusiness from Mid
America Nazarene College while working as a laboratory technician for TD&D. He
also performed graduate studies in Soil and Water Science at the University of
Arizona. His thesis work involved the statistical evaluation of mathematical
evapo-transpiration models, and it was conducted in conjunction with the
weighing lysimeter study at the University of Arizona.
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Send mail to
turfdiag@turfdiag.com with
questions or comments about this web site.
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Sam
Ferro, President and Technical Manager 
Duane
Otto, Vice President and Quality Manager