Louisiana Turfgrass Association

We are proud to announce the Board of Directors for the Louisiana Turfgrass Association for 2026.

Please join in sending a warm welcome and thank you to these leaders for volunteering their time and expertise. We can’t wait to see what this year holds!

​President: Curtis Hall - Adams Pant Healthcare

​Vice President: Johann Winkler - BOW's Horticulture

Immediate Past President - Nick Simoneaux Complete Turf Care

Secretary: Dr. Eric Deboer - LSUAg

Treasurer: Blake Brasseaux - Louisiana Turf & Ornamental

Michael Prudhomme - Utopia Lawns
Mike Hess - Retired
Will Whitfield - Site One Landscape
Reed Leblanc - Turfgrass Farms
Brent Leblanc - Golden Nugget Golf

​We’re dedicated to supporting Louisiana’s turf professionals through another year of excellence. Let’s grow together! Please follow here for upcoming events and member resources!

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A huge shoutout to the businesses that filled Vendor Alley at the Louisiana Turfgrass Association 2026 LTA Annual Conference!

​Our trade show is the heartbeat of this event, and we couldn’t do it without our incredible sponsors and exhibitors. From the latest equipment to innovative turf treatments, these are the partners helping our members stay at the top of their game.

​A special thank you to our:
​Sponsors for your premier support.
​Exhibitors for the great demos and conversations.
​T-Shirt Sponsors for keeping our members looking good.

​Because of your support, we can continue to fund vital turfgrass research, events, and scholarships right here in Louisiana.

We look forward to seeing you again to start next year!!

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Beard Equipment Company

Woerner Turf

TODAY IS THE DAY!

​The wait is over! The 2026 Louisiana Turfgrass Association Annual Conference is officially here. We are kicking things off this morning at Tiger Stadium, and we can’t wait to see the best in the industry gathered under one roof.
​Whether you’re here for the elite education, the networking, or to grab your new LSU Turfgrass gear, today is going to be packed with value.

Where & When:
​Location: Tiger Stadium
​Registration: On-site registration is available for those making a last-minute trip!

Learn from the most respected names in turf management. Get your LDAF points and GCSAA continuing education units. Visit our sponsors to see the latest tech and enter to win door prizes.

​Fuel up with coffee and breakfast and get ready for a full day of serving the turf industry. Let’s make the 2026 conference the best one yet!

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