As part of its dog-friendly workplace culture, Clark Associates held its 5th Annual Dog Show in May, at its corporate campus in Lancaster, PA. The annual event brings together employees and their four-legged companions for a day of lighthearted competition, celebrating the dogs that have become a familiar presence at Clark.
The event featured five award categories that highlighted the unique personalities of Clark’s canine coworkers, from energetic puppies to seasoned veterans and championed nappers. Employees across campus voted to select category winners, while a panel of judges selected who was Best in Show and awarded an honorable mention.
Five dogs earned top honors in their respective categories. Meet this year's winners:
The dog show was hosted by Mike Sohl, Manager of Training and Development, for the fifth year running. This year’s judges included: David Goshert, Director of Merchandise, Foodservice Equipment and Refrigeration and Jon Collier, Vice President of Sales for The Restaurant Store.
After much deliberation, the panel selected Murphy Downing as Best in Show and handed out an honorable mention title to Charlie Lehman, naming him the dog they “most wanted to take home.”
Over the past five years, the Annual Dog Show has become a beloved Clark Associates tradition. The event creates opportunities for employees to come together outside of their day-to-day responsibilities to connect. It's one of many ways Clark fosters a strong sense of community across its teams.
About Clark Associates, Inc.
Clark Associates is a privately held company headquartered in Lancaster, PA, and has been recognized as one of Central Pennsylvania's fastest-growing companies. The company has been named the #1 Foodservice Equipment & Supplies Dealer in the U.S. by Foodservice Equipment & Supplies for multiple consecutive years, including 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, and into 2026, solidifying its status as the nation's leading supplier.
Employing over 7,900 people, Clark’s multiple divisions and branches in distribution, sales, and technology serve a variety of commercial foodservice customers nationwide. For more information on our business and history, please visit www.clarkinc.biz.