NGB Elects New Directors
National Garden Bureau (NGB) 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.
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 also announced 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 NGB president.
NGB’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
NGB’s other directors are:
- Layci Gragnani, Greenheart Farms
- Jeanine Standard, Proven Winners
For more information about NGB, visit www.ngb.org.