Alums in Action
 The Orlando Sentinel recently published an op-ed article written by David A. Dymond (Class VI) regarding the cost and environmental virtues of natural turf vs artificial for stadiums. To view the article, click here. David is the general manager of H&H Sod Co. and a member of the Florida Sod Growers Cooperative board.
Dymond has also recently been appointed to the position of Vice President Turfgrass Producers International (TPI). Dymond served a three-year term on the association’s board between 2000-2003 and served a second term between 2006 and the present. In addition to his activities as a trustee, he has also served as the Secretary-Treasurer, the chair of the association’s Marketing Committee, vice chair of their Public Relations Committee and was actively involved on TPI’s Conference and Convention Committee.
 Carlton Ward, Jr. (Class VII) had his gorgeous photography featured in an amazing exhibit entitled “Range, Furrow, and Grove: Images of Florida Agriculture,” which blended historical photographs with contemporary images of Florida ranching and agriculture. The photography revealed past and present methods and approaches of representing the management of Florida’s natural environment. Carlton is an eighth generation rancher and environmental photojournalist.
 Tracy Duda Chapman (Class III) was featured in Florida Trend's "Must Know Floridian" series as being one of the most powerful women in an operating position in Florida agriculture. Tracy is general counsel and corporate vice president of A. Duda & Sons. She also served on the state’s Environmental Regulation Commission during Gov. Jeb Bush’s administration.
 Billy Butterfield, FCHP, FCLC (Class VI) received the FNGLA 2010 Outstanding Division Member because of his contributions to the advancement of landscaping through divisional activities or related service. Billy works for Ameriscapes Landscape Management in Orlando.
 Bob Adair (Class II) received the 2010 Florida State Horticultural Society's Best Paper Award for Citrus. His paper, "Demonstration of a Sustainable Approach to Citriculture within a National Wildlife Refuge in the Indian River Area," also was selected for the President's Industry Award at the society's annual meeting. He is the executive director of the Florida Research Center for Agricultural Sustainability in Vero Beach, and is chairman of the Indian River Agricultural Advisory Committee and Soil and Water onservation District board.
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