John R. Holmes, CEO of OFA – an Association of Floriculture Professionals, died unexpectedly Feb. 12 in Columbus, Ohio. Holmes was hired as exec. director of OFA in February 2002. Born in Indiana, Holmes’ career began on the staff of the Indiana House of Representatives. He worked in the government affairs division of the Nat’l Assoc. of Mutual Insurance Cos. and with the Ind. Health Care Assoc. Before joining OFA, he was the exec. director of the Alliance of Indiana Rural Water. Holmes received a law degree from Indiana Univ. and was licensed to practice law in Indiana. He was certified in association management by both the American Society of Assoc. Executives and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
-- Sarah
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