Aaron J. Patton is a professor at Purdue University, where he serves as Indiana's turfgrass extension specialist. His research program explores weed ecology and control, low-input grasses, and agronomic practices in turfgrass systems. He mentors undergraduate and graduate students, and teaches the senior-level turfgrass science course.

Matthew T. Elmore is an associate extension specialist at Rutgers University. His research program focuses on understanding best management practices and their integration to control weeds in turfgrass systems. His research supports efforts to educate turfgrass industry professionals and undergraduate students in the courses he teaches at Rutgers.