PGMS Announces Scutt as CGM #192

The Professional Grounds Management Society^® (PGMS^®) has announced that Richard Scutt, CGM has become the 192nd grounds management professional to successfully complete its Certified Grounds Manager (CGM^®) program. Scutt is employed at the George School in Newtown, Pennsylvania.

PGMS: Why did you want to become a CGM?
Scutt:  I am always looking for ways to advance in my role at George School. In 2016, I traveled to support our football team. I needed directions to the football field, so I sought out the school’s grounds building for assistance. The Grounds Manager and I ending up having a great conversation, where we compared notes and discussed the industry. This conversation was my first introduction to CGM and Grounds Manager, George Van Haasteren (CGM #35), inspired me to pursue this designation.

 
PGMS: What inspired you to pursue a career in the green industry?
Scutt:  At 12, I saw a neighbor doing landscaping and it fascinated me. Thirty-seven years later, I'm still passionate about it. 

PGMS: What advice do you have for aspiring CGMs?
Scutt:  Start now—there's a supportive community to help. The CGM designation can distinguish you from others.   

PGMS:  How did your mentor help you along the way?
Scutt:  My mentor was always available via email for guidance throughout the year-long process. 

PGMS:  What challenges have you faced in your professional career that helped you through the CGM process?
Scutt:  I see challenges as opportunities for creative solutions. Collaborating with volunteers, teachers, and students introduces young people to the industry and helps with staffing and scheduling. 

PGMS:  How do you see the future of the grounds industry?
Scutt:  The future will increasingly focus on sustainability, covering aspects such as operations, irrigation, IPM standards, and proper plant installation. 

To learn more about how you can obtain the Certified Grounds Manager certification click here or e-mail us at info@pgms.org.