Type Of Business:
University
Marketing Area:
Pacific Northwest Region
Expertise:
Ms. Stahnke's expertise is in integrated turfgrass management.
Major Product/SVS:
Higher Education Including Research
Favorite Business Publication:
Golf Course Management; SportsTurf; Between the Stripes; Turf News; Science Section, The New York Times
Hobbies/Sports:
Golfing, Skiing, Motorcycling, Fly-Fishing, Herding Sheep, Caring for her Dog, Spending Time Outdoors
Education Degrees:
Ph.D. in Horticultural Forestry, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Master of Science in Agronomy, Texas A&M University; Bachelor of Science in Horticulture, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
Affiliations Awards:
Western Washington Golf Course Superintendents Association; Inland Empire Golf Course Superintendents Association; PNW Chapter, Sports Turf Manager's Association; Northwest Turfgrass Association; Golf Course Superintendents Association of America; Crop Science Society of America; American Society of Agronomy; International Turfgrass Society
Industry:
Higher Education
Date of Distinction:
9/5/2008
Work History:
Extension Turfgrass Specialist and Assistant Agronomist, Research and Extension Center, Washington State University (1989-1994); Teaching and Research Assistant, University of Nebraska, Lincoln (1987-1989); Nursery and Sod Farm Manager, Glen Oak Turf, Inc., Atlanta, GA (1985-1986); Area Agronomist, Western Zone, TruGreen Corporation (1984-1985); Instructor, Golf Course Operations Program, Lake City Community College (1981-1984); Research Assistant, Texas A&M University (1980-1981); Teaching Assistant, Texas A&M University (1979-1980); Assistant Superintendent, Medinah Country Club, IL (1977-1979)
Throughout the duration of your career, what was the one highlight that stood out the most?:
The highlight of her career was earning her Ph.D.
Charity:
Seattle Purebred Dog Rescue; Judge, Puget Sound Annual Science Fair; Judge, Puyallup School District Science Fair; Science and Natural Resource Advisory Committee, Puyallup High School District
Number Of Years In Profession:
39
Number Of Years In Current Position:
22
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to her personal drive and support she receives from her family, friends and colleagues.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
She became involved in her profession because of her interest in environmental science.
Extended Bio Profile:
Ms. Stahnke was one of the first female professors in the C5 Turfgrass Division of the Crop Science Society of America. She was the first female to chair a research session of the C5 Turfgrass Division in 1981. She dedicated herself to continue educational efforts to promote science-based information regarding turfgrass for the constituents of the Inland Empire and Puget Sound regions of Washington. She is the extension turfgrass specialist at Washington State University.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Overseeing Environmental Issues Involving Turfgrass in 39 Counties in Washington, Instructing Online Turfgrass Courses
Awards/Honors:
Research Excellence Award, Seed Research of Oregon (2003, 2008); Honorary Member Award, Washington State Weed Association (2002); Co-Recipient, Scholarship, Musser International Turfgrass Foundation (1989)
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Ms. Stahnke hopes to become a full-time professor and continue making a difference in the state of Washington's environmental community.