1998 Diecutter/Diemaker of the Year

Among all these activities with the IADD, his most challenging was his tenure as treasurer. "We went through some rough times after our association director died suddenly," recalls Allen Gurka, IADD president from 1989-'91. Gurka credits Clay with taking responsibility for ensuring association finances were in order. Only after the books were in order would Clay step down from his responsibilities as treasurer.