Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (CSAA) CEO Rhett Evans today announced that Richard Konzem has made the decision to resign his position as chief operating officer effective immediately.

“I appreciate Richard’s contributions to the association’s operations and its members,” Evans said. “We will miss him as a GCSAA team member, and wish him much success in his future endeavors.”

Evans said that as is standard procedure, the position will be evaluated before any posting decisions are made.

Konzem was hired for the position in October 2011.