MAAGCS Annual Meeting
Presented by
Tuesday, December 9, 2025
Rolling Road Golf Club
814 Hilltop Road
Catonsville, MD 21228
Hosted by
Chris Fernandes
Superintendent
MAAACS Past President
Event Overview
This year's MAAGCS Annual Meeting will be held at Rolling Road Golf Club on Tuesday, December 9th. We will have a special guest speaker, year-in-review, golf awards, scholarship awards, annual business meeting & elections, lunch and a beer & wine social.
Special Guest Speaker
Jon Lobenstine
Director of Agronomy
MCRA
Jon Lobenstine, Director of Agronomy for MCRA, will be sharing the remarkable story behind The Crossvines — a unique project that transformed a golf course property into a fully operational vineyard, winery, and hospitality destination.
Jon will take us through the full journey, from concept to construction, and offer an honest look at the challenges faced while launching this project during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. He’ll cover key lessons learned during development, including how the team navigated supply chain disruptions, infrastructure hurdles, and long-term planning under pressure.
But this isn’t just a construction story. Jon will highlight the parallels between turfgrass and viticulture management, showing how agronomic principles, data-driven decision-making, and a team-oriented approach played vital roles in getting vines in the ground and wine in the bottle, and will explain the winemaking process.
Attire
Sport coat
Tie optional
Annual Meeting Tickets
Includes Guest Speaker, Lunch, Annual Meeting & Elections, Reception
$60
MAAGCS Members & Partners
$80
Non-Members
Schedule
10:00 AM
Registration
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Guest Speaker
Jon Lobenstine
Director of Agronomy
MCRA
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Lunch
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Annual Meeting, Golf Awards & Elections
2:30 PM
Beer & Wine Social Reception
2025 Officers
President: Shaun O'Connor, Timbers at Troy
Vice President/Treasurer: Matt Earhart, Chartwell G&CC
Secretary: Eric David, US Navy GC
Past President: Chris Sandels, Mt. Vernon CC
2025 Directors
Mark Jones, Winter's Run Golf Club
Luke Simon, Chevy Chase Club
Mike Esh, Bay Hills GC
Vince Distefano, Musket Ridge GC
2025 IAC
Josh Reiger, Envu
If you are interested in running for the board of directors, please reach out the nominating committee chair Chris Sandels with your submission. Board positions will be voted on at the MAAGCS Annual Meeting on Tuesday, November 9th at Rolling Road GC.
Lunch Sponsor
Speaker Sponsor
Reception Sponsor
Supporting Sponsors
Available Sponsorships
Become a valued sponsor at the MAAGCS Annual Meeting! By committing $500, you can be a Sponsor. Your contribution will not only spotlight your brand, but also foster industry relationships and support our community's growth. Elevate your presence and demonstrate your commitment to the MAAGCS. Seize this unique opportunity to stand out and connect. Secure your sponsorship today!
Register through the website or contact Tyler Eastham to confirm you sponsorship.
Supporting Sponsors
$500
Sponsors receive recognition on promotional emails, on the event website, in newsletter articles and on-site at the event. Each sponsorship includes 1 free entry to the event.
