GREEN BENCH MONTHLY LLC
ST PETERSBURG, FLORIDA

Hailing from Minnesota, Ashley is happy to now call St. Pete home. Coming from a family of entrepreneurs, she’s got the passion that keeps the Bench moving forward. She juggles everything from content curation to community supporters and day-to-day tasks like answering phones. She is also the Secretary for the Magnolia Heights Neighborhood Association and serves on the board for the MLK Business District. In her spare time, she enjoys yoga and exploring the city with Tony and their larger-than-average chihuahuas, Ryker and Stella. Kelly Nash is Tampa Bay’s leading documentary photographer, specializing in photographing families and businesses in both a genuine and organic way. Her work allows families to capture real, everyday moments to keep as photo memories. She’s equally passionate about helping businesses attract new clients with strong photographs that convey the owners’ work ethic and humanity. Kelly studied the art of photography under some of the best photographers worldwide before finally settling down in St. Pete with her husband and puppy child, Mojo. Erik Jasek is a local cartoonist and illustrator. From a very young age he has been drawing comics and making films inspired by animated cartoons, sketch comedy and science fiction films. He hasn’t changed much to this day in that regards. Erik has immense love for St. Pete, and the city’s fruitful music and art scene is a huge motivator for his work. Erik can be often spotted downtown vending comics at festivals, painting for art shows or just having a good time. Jack was born many years ago Brooklyn, NY. Hopping from coast to coast, he finally settled in St. Petersburg in the Magnolia Heights Neighborhood in 1991. He is happily married to his wife Cookie, and father to three kids. Now retired, he spends most of his time as President of the Magnolia Heights Neighborhood Association, repairing his mid-century house and writing for Green Bench Monthly. Luke is 19 years old and a lifelong St. Pete resident. He is currently finishing the last semester of his Bachelor’s in Political Sciences at USF St. Pete (provided he doesn’t mess up too much), and is planning to earn another Bachelor’s in Economics after. Outside of writing and schoolwork, he enjoys making music, shooting and editing video, and riding the city’s waterfront on his bike. Green Bench Monthly has allowed him to admire every aspect of our lovely community, and he hopes you can say the same. Andy moved to downtown St. Pete in 2013. He retired in 2007 after 30 years on the business side of Time, Inc. and USA Today in New York City and Washington, DC; and after serving since 1987 as VP Finance with Time Customer Service, Inc. in Tampa. A Boston-area native, he was briefly editor of a newspaper in New Hampshire after college. Andy volunteers with WEDU, Big Brothers Big Sisters and as Treasurer of his condominium and church. He enjoys new activities such as boating, Tai Chi and exploring St. Pete, as well as his long-term support of the Red Sox. Hailing from Minnesota, Ashley is happy to now call St. Pete home. Coming from a family of entrepreneurs, she’s got the passion that keeps the Bench moving forward. She juggles everything from content curation to community supporters and day-to-day tasks like answering phones. She is also the Secretary for the Magnolia Heights Neighborhood Association and serves on the board for the MLK Business District. In her spare time, she enjoys yoga and exploring the city with Tony and their larger-than-average chihuahuas, Ryker and Stella. Kelly Nash is Tampa Bay’s leading documentary photographer, specializing in photographing families and businesses in both a genuine and organic way. Her work allows families to capture real, everyday moments to keep as photo memories. She’s equally passionate about helping businesses attract new clients with strong photographs that convey the owners’ work ethic and humanity. Kelly studied the art of photography under some of the best photographers worldwide before finally settling down in St. Pete with her husband and puppy child, Mojo. Erik Jasek is a local cartoonist and illustrator. From a very young age he has been drawing comics and making films inspired by animated cartoons, sketch comedy and science fiction films. He hasn’t changed much to this day in that regards. Erik has immense love for St. Pete, and the city’s fruitful music and art scene is a huge motivator for his work. Erik can be often spotted downtown vending comics at festivals, painting for art shows or just having a good time. Jack was born many years ago Brooklyn, NY. Hopping from coast to coast, he finally settled in St. Petersburg in the Magnolia Heights Neighborhood in 1991. He is happily married to his wife Cookie, and father to three kids. Now retired, he spends most of his time as President of the Magnolia Heights Neighborhood Association, repairing his mid-century house and writing for Green Bench Monthly. Luke is 19 years old and a lifelong St. Pete resident. He is currently finishing the last semester of his Bachelor’s in Political Sciences at USF St. Pete (provided he doesn’t mess up too much), and is planning to earn another Bachelor’s in Economics after. Outside of writing and schoolwork, he enjoys making music, shooting and editing video, and riding the city’s waterfront on his bike. Green Bench Monthly has allowed him to admire every aspect of our lovely community, and he hopes you can say the same. Andy moved to downtown St. Pete in 2013. He retired in 2007 after 30 years on the business side of Time, Inc. and USA Today in New York City and Washington, DC; and after serving since 1987 as VP Finance with Time Customer Service, Inc. in Tampa. A Boston-area native, he was briefly editor of a newspaper in New Hampshire after college. Andy volunteers with WEDU, Big Brothers Big Sisters and as Treasurer of his condominium and church. He enjoys new activities such as boating, Tai Chi and exploring St. Pete, as well as his long-term support of the Red Sox.