Celtic Manor workshop manager Pat Callaby is new IGCEMA President

Pat (Cal) Callaby, Workshop Manager at The Celtic Manor Resort in South Wales, has been elected as the new President of the International Golf Course Equipment Managers Association (IGCEMA).

Since its inception in 2006, the association's efforts have been dedicated to expanding the education, enhancing the professionalism and improving the image of the Golf Course Equipment Manager and Turf Equipment Technician worldwide.

"We are excited to have Cal serve as President," said CEO Stephen Tucker. "Cal has dedicated much of his career as a golf course equipment technician and manager toward educating new students at his local college by making them aware of the career path available to them as equipment technicians and potential managers on golf course equipment."

Speaking to Ellie Tait, Cal outlined his plans for the forthcoming year: "This year, as IGCEMA President, I have much to do as we have grown rapidly over the last few years. My intention is to build up the IGCEMA's infrastructure in order to streamline the management of the association, as well as concentrating on our certificate program and Virtual Trade Show, which is due to take place in March. Our profession is gaining credibility since the inception of IGCEMA and I am just happy to be involved in the process".

More information about the Virtual Trade Show, running from 23rd to 25th March, is available at www.virtualgolfshow.com

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