DOWNERS GROVE, IL – National Garden Bureau (NGB), the non-profit organization promoting gardening on behalf of the horticulture industry, met recently during the ASTA Flower & Vegetable Seed Conference in Florida to plan future activities. At that time, NGB members elected four new directors to the Board.
National Garden Bureau is pleased to announce the new directors are:
- Mike Connelly, American Takii
- Tim Hodson, Scranton Gillette Communications
- Rebecca Lusk, The Dummen Group
- Jeanne Svob, SHS Griffin
National Garden Bureau is also pleased to announce that Mike Connelly of American Takii was recently elected to serve as Treasurer.
“In today’s digital age, we have a unique opportunity to use technology and social media to create relationships and build consumer knowledge and enthusiasm around plant use and gardening. I look forward to leading National Garden Bureau’s Board of Directors in bringing that excitement to homes in North America,” says Claire Watson, current National Garden Bureau President.
National Garden Bureau’s Officers are:
- President: Claire Watson of PanAmerican Seed
- Vice- President: Heather Kibble of Sakata Home Garden
- Past President: Janis Kieft of Botanical Interests
- Treasurer: Mike Connelly of American Takii
National Garden Bureau’s Board of Directors are:
- Layci Gragnani, Greenheart Farms.
- Tim Hodson, Scranton Gillette Communications
- Rebecca Lusk, The Dummen Group
- Jeanine Standard, Proven Winners
- Jeanne Svob, SHS Griffin
Source: National Garden Bureau (NGB)
