I have been a dedicated member of the Dahlia Society of Ohio since 1995 and have held many different positions; Librarian/Archivist, ADS Representative to Holden Forests & Gardens, Editor and Vice President. Through my time with DSO, I have developed a deep appreciation for the effort, knowledge, and creativity that go into growing and showing dahlias. I value the camaraderie and learning that DSO fosters among its members and look forward to helping preserve its legacy of beauty, education, and friendship through the shared love of dahlias.

Jerry has served as the president of the Dahlia Society of Ohio for 15 years. Ron Miner introduced him to growing the dahlia 30 years ago. Typical of growers he started with 5 cultivars that quickly increased to about 50 filling the capacity of his garden space. He is so very thankful for the many and wonderful friends he has met and worked with since joining DSO in 1990.

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I have been growing dahlias and a proud member of the Dahlia Society of Ohio for about twelve years. For the past five years, I have served as Membership Chair, where I enjoy welcoming both new and returning members to our community of dahlia enthusiasts. My commitment to the Society is strong, and as a Board Member, I strive to help ensure the long-term success and sustainability of DSO. I look forward to continuing to contribute to our mission of education, fellowship, and the love of the dahlia.

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Pat lives in Richfield and has been growing dahlias since 2012. She is the meeting refreshment chair and will co-chair the Summit Mall show in 2023.

Jessica is the new president starting January 2023. She has been growing dahlias for four years and is also on the ADS board and heads the ADS cut flower committee.

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I began my journey with dahlias in 2020 with just four tubers — that quickly grew into more than 80 plants representing over 70 varieties. My passion and knowledge of dahlias deepen each year as I continue to learn from fellow members and participate in DSO activities. I bring over thirty years of accounting experience to the treasurer’s job. I’m excited to support DSO’s mission of education and engagement while encouraging others to discover the joy of growing dahlias

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Jerry has served as the president of the Dahlia Society of Ohio for 15 years. Ron Miner introduced him to growing the dahlia 30 years ago. Typical of growers he started with 5 cultivars that quickly increased to about 50 filling the capacity of his garden space. He is so very thankful for the many and wonderful friends he has met and worked with since joining DSO in 1990.

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Nancy has been Membership Chair for three years and has been growing dahlias for ten years.

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After seeing all the beautiful dahlia entries at the Cuyahoga county fair, Kat joined the dahlia society the following year in 2024. Her collection of dahlias has been growing ever since, with over 70 unique varieties during the latest season. Dahlias are now one of the many flowers grown at Muse Gardens, the cut flower farm owned by Kat and her husband Will in Middlefield, OH. 

Ron, a long-time dahlia grower and hybridizer with many ADS registered blooms to his credit, is our Judging Chair and also co-chairs the Geauga Fair show. Ron (left) is pictured with his son Jeff.

Tammy May has been growing Dahlias for two years and has been a DSO member since 2021.

Pat resides in Chagrin Falls and has been a 5 year grower of dahlias. His personal dahlia highlight so far is winning the top honor at the 2021 Geauga County Fair!

Sharon is a second generation dahlia grower and, with her husband, has been growing dahlias for over 40 years. She has been part of DSO (and doing the website) for nearly 20 years. She particularly enjoys doing arrangements.

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Mike is a three time past president. He has grown dahlias for over 35 years.

Milli lives in Ashtabula County and has grown dahlias for four years. She joined the DSO in 2022 and has enjoyed learning from other dahlia enthusiasts!

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Barbara has been Librarian/Archives since 2011 and Affiliate Club Representative since 2014. Previous duties were editor of newsletter and Vice President 2006-2009.

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Meg lives in Cleveland Heights and has been growing dahlias for two years. She loves being a member of the Dahlia Society of Ohio!

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Milli lives in Ashtabula County and has grown dahlias for four years. She joined the DSO in 2022 and has enjoyed learning from other dahlia enthusiasts!

Veronica lives in Wellington and has been growing dahlias for six years. This is her first year serving as New Member Coordinator and is looking forward to continuing to learn how to help her blooms thrive. She is excited to have about 100 different varieties this year!