As the owner of a career-development firm serving the golf industry, Erin Wolfram already is a familiar face to many superintendents.
The GCSAA recently named Wolfram (right), owner of Career Advantage Golf, as director of First Green and workforce development. She will be responsible for increasing interest in turfgrass management careers through the GCSAA’s First Green STEAM-education program, career growth and development initiatives and developing programs to find and retain employees.
Wolfram, who brings 15 years of experience in careers services, has supported superintendents through individualized career coaching and job-search services since 2020 as the owner of Career Advantage Golf, which offers career consulting for golf industry professionals. She takes over from Leann Cooper, who has been named the GCSAA's senior director of member programs.
"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."
In addition to working with superintendents through her own company, Wolfram most recently served as program director for the University of Kansas Center for Undergraduate Research and Fellowships. With two master’s degrees from the University of Kansas in educational technology and counseling psychology, she previously held several additional positions at the University of Kansas, spanning career management, technology, online education and internships.
Wolfram, who will begin her new position Jan. 5, will be assisted by GCSAA staff member Kera Matchett, specialist, First Green and workforce development.