Erin Wolfram, who brings 15 years of experience in the careers services profession, has been named director of First Green and workforce development for the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA). In her role, Wolfram will lead the execution of the initiatives focused on enabling current members to continue to grow their careers, providing programs to find and retain skilled employees and increasing interest in turfgrass management careers. At the center of these efforts is GCSAA’s First Green STEAM-education program.
Wolfram is a familiar face to many GCSAA members, whom she has supported through individualized career coaching and job search services as the owner of Career Advantage Golf since July 2020. She takes over the director, First Green and workforce development position from Leann Cooper, who was recently promoted to senior director, member programs.
In addition to working with GCSAA through Career Advantage Golf, Wolfram most recently served as program director for the University of Kansas Center for Undergraduate Research & Fellowships. She previously held several additional positions at the University of Kansas, spanning career management, technology, online education and internships.
She holds two master’s degrees from the University of Kansas in educational technology and counseling psychology. Wolfram earned a bachelor’s degree in education from Kansas State University and an associate’s degree from Barton County (Kan.) Community College.
“Erin has already established a great relationship with our members through her work with Career Advantage Golf,” GCSAA Chief Executive Officer Rhett Evans said. “We are fortunate to have her officially join the GCSAA team and help our members grow their careers and meet the challenges of finding and retaining skilled crew members.”
Wolfram will begin her new position on Jan. 5.
“After working with hundreds of GCSAA members through Career Advantage Golf, I am excited to transition into a full-time role at GCSAA,” Wolfram said. “I am looking forward to strengthening the relationships I already have with members and continuing to help them and the industry grow while applying skills and knowledge from teaching, career services and program management.”
Wolfram will be assisted by GCSAA staff member Kera Matchett, specialist, First Green and workforce development.
To learn more about GCSAA’s First Green and workforce development programs, visit gcsaa.org.