Kevin P. Breen, CGCS

Kevin P. Breen, CGCS

Golf Course Superintendent

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Proven industry leader with high quality 34 year career in the roles of Director of Maintenance and Golf Course Superintendent, and Presidential roles with Regional, State, and National golf course organizations.

  • Education

    • University of Nebraska-Lincoln

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      Bachelor of Science Meteorology
    • Colorado State University

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      Bachelor of Science Horticulture / Turf Science

      Activities and Societies: • Colorado State Jim Haines Memorial Scholarship • Colorado State Pi Alpha Xi Honorary Horticulture Society • Golf Course Superintendents Association of America Student Chapter • Colorado State Team Member for American Landscapers Association National Collegiate Championships

  • Experience

    • Los Alamos County Golf Course

      Mar 1995 - Apr 1997
      Golf Course Superintendent

      I became proficient in all mechanical areas of golf course maintenance and gained tremendous experience in personnel management at this government run facility. Accomplished all goals and objectives within budget every year.Nestled at the base of the Jemez Mountains atop the Pajarito Plateau, the 18-hole Los Alamos Golf Course in Los Alamos, NM is a public golf course that opened in 1947. The course was built in 1947 by the Atomic Energy Commission and is one of the oldest 18-hole courses in New Mexico. Show less

    • Lahontan Golf Club

      Apr 1997 - Sept 2011
      Director of Maintenance

      I was the Director of Maintenance at Lahontan Golf Club for over 14 years. Some of the responsibilities over the expanse of this career included the daily upkeep of multiple golf courses, (27 holes) natural resources, environmental compliance, 20 miles road surfaces, roadside lighting, signage, etc. and managing 34 employees.Lahontan is a private 18-hole regulation course located at the Lahontan Golf Club facility in Truckee, CA. From the longest tees it offers 7,214 yards of golf for a par of 72. The course was designed by Tom Weiskopf and opened in 1998.http://www.lahontangolf.com/ Show less

    • La Rinconada Country Club

      Dec 2011 - now
      Project Manager Superintendent

      As Superintendent my duties include setting up agronomic programs, personnel management of staff, working capital and operating budgets and capital replacement.Designed by Bob Putman, Brad Benz. The La Rinconada golf course opened in 1929.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Certified Golf Course Superintendent

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Kevin P. Breen, CGCS
      California EPA/DPR: Pest Management Innovators Award 2006
    • Awarded to Kevin P. Breen, CGCS
      California Golf Writers Environmental Award 1987 -
    • Awarded to Kevin P. Breen, CGCS
      Golf Digest: Environmental Leaders in Golf Award, 2001 & 2003 -
    • Awarded to Kevin P. Breen, CGCS
      Sierra Nevada GCSAA Member of the Year Award 2007 -
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Odyssey of the Mind Youth Coach

      Issued by 2009-2011
      2009-2011Associated with Kevin P. Breen, CGCS
    • Nordic Ski Coach

      Issued by 2010-2011
      2010-2011Associated with Kevin P. Breen, CGCS
    • Caring About Kids Youth Mentor

      Issued by 2002-2005
      2002-2005Associated with Kevin P. Breen, CGCS
    • Youth Basketball Coach

      Issued by 1995-1997
      1995-1997Associated with Kevin P. Breen, CGCS
    • Youth Soccer Coach

      Issued by 1993-1994
      1993-1994Associated with Kevin P. Breen, CGCS