Tim Clark, H. J. Benken Florist & Greenhouses, Inc., Silverton, Ohio, was elected to serve on the ONLA Board of Directors for a two-year term beginning in January 2009.

Tim Clark graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree from St. Joseph’s College, Ind. For six years he worked for Frito Lay, Inc., in Chicago as a zone operations manager. In 1997 he moved back to the family business at H.J. Benken Florists, and now serves as the general manager. Tim has served as a chairperson for ANLA’s 2008 Retail Roadshow in Ohio. He currently serves as the treasurer of the Midwest Landscape Network.

Tim lives in Cincinnati with his wife and three children. He is an active member of his church and his community, specifically with Boy Scouts of America. Tim is excited to learn more about the ONLA’s political efforts and hopes to “continue the excellent tradition of helping businesses ‘grow’ through exceptional educational opportunities and services.”