Introduction

Joe Groch is a Professor in the Professional Golf Management program at FGCU. Joe also holds the honorary title of Director of Golf Emeritus at the Glades Golf & Country Club, a private 36 hole golf facility in Naples, Florida where he worked for almost 24 years. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from St. Josephs University in Philadelphia and a Master of Professional Studies degree in Applied Statistics from Hodges University. He is a LEAN Six Sigma Certified Black Belt. He has written two books on golf management and has been published in numerous peer-reviewed journals. In addition, Joe has worked as an expert witness in civil trials. He has also taken graduate level courses at the University of Wisconsin, Barry University, and the Wharton School of Business. Joe worked as a Manager of Accounting for Scott Paper Company and as President and CEO of DCI Inc., and MicroBusiness Solutions, Inc. two value-added micro-computer companies. He was elected a Class A PGA of America Member in 1994.
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