Phil Thomas, Associate Professor, is a graduate of the Kirkwood Community College Horticulture Program. Phil has completed an  A. A. Degree in Business and  his BS degree from Iowa State University. Recently he was certified as a Certified Landscape Irrigation Auditor (CLIA) by the Irrigation Association. He has over 27 years of experience in the Horticulture and Turf field in Iowa. Phil teaches the advanced courses in the Golf Course and Turfgrass Management  Program. Phil can be reached at the Ag Science Department at (319) 398-5441 or by e-mail at pthomas@kirkwood.cc.ia.us