MARIETTA, Ga. ?EUR??,,????'??+ The Professional Lawn Care Association of America (PLCAA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Gary Clayton as its new executive vice president and Tom Delaney as vice president of government affairs effective Jan. 1, 2003. ?EUR??,,????'??PLCAA has made a tremendous gain in this staff restructuring with the vast industry experience and leadership that Gary will provide,?EUR??,,????'?? said PLCAA President Jon Cundiff. ?EUR??,,????'??Tom, who served as both executive vice president and government affairs director, will now be able to dedicate his full attention and talents to those issues that we consider paramount to our industry.?EUR??,,????'?? Cundiff emphasized, ?EUR??,,????'??The association is fortified with these staff positions, and its members will benefit from these two individuals who are well recognized and respected in our industry.?EUR??,,????'?? Clayton?EUR??,,????'???s more than 25 years of industry-related experience includes the position of PLCAA?EUR??,,????'???s director of technical services and a long-term membership with the association?EUR??,,????'???s Government Affairs Committee. That span of industry experience dates back to personal and business relationships with the founders of PLCAA. ?EUR??,,????'??I will assume this role with the pride and respect of knowing the original visionaries who organized the association, and the exciting opportunity to contribute to the association with its contemporary and future leaders,?EUR??,,????'?? said Clayton. ?EUR??,,????'??I am anxious to join the staff, and implement the strategic plan and directives that have been detailed to us by the PLCAA Executive Committee and the Board of Directors.?EUR??,,????'??