Tom Groot

Department(s):

Ornamental Horticulture

Contact Info:

Email:

tom.groot@gcccd.edu

Course(s):

OH 238 Irrigation System Design

Education:

B.S. - Ornamental Horticulture, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo

Professional History:

Professional irrigation contractor, consultant, and landscape water manager since 1987. Presently managing the operation of 9,000 irrigation control stations for San Diego Unified School District.

Achievements:

California Licensed Landscape Contractor (C-27),
Qualified Applicators License (QAL),
Certified Professional Turfgrass Manager - University of Georgia,
Certified Irrigation Auditor - Irrigation Association,
Certified Backflow Preventer Assembly Tester - ABPA.