Eric A. Brown, Ph.D., is Director of Agronomy and Quality Assurance Manager for Massey Services, Inc. He earned his Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy degrees from the University of Florida’s Soil and Water Science Department, specializing in soil and plant relationships and environmental stewardship. He is an International Society of Arboriculture Certified Arborist and is a Past President of the Florida Turfgrass Association. As part of Massey Services' Technical and Training Department, "Doc" Brown is responsible for research and material testing to ensure healthy vigorous landscapes that help protect our environment and teaching agronomic systems to team members.Dr. Brown has published articles on managing urban landscapes, black layer in soils, soil pH testing, and fertigation. He has taught environmental science courses at Santa Fe College, Rollins College, and Valencia College.Certifications include Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Certified Pest Control Operator in Fumigation, General Household Pest and Rodent Control, Lawn and Ornamental, Termite and Other Wood Destroying Organisms.