John Clark writes poems and composes music as a way to play. Professionally, he has been a teacher and nonprofit executive with a 23- year career in public radio. He served as general manager for 18 years at Classical Public Radio WDAV at Davidson College. A native North Carolinian, John holds both undergraduate and masters degrees from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He is the father of three children and two grandchildren. Currently retired, he resides in Charlotte, North Carolina.