Gordon Clark was born at Brandon, Manitoba and has been a resident of British Columbia since 1947 with intervals elsewhere. Gordon is married and has two adult daughters.

Gordon graduated from the Faculty of Law, University of British Columbia, having previously received the degree of Bachelor of Arts and Science from that university with majors in English and Chemsitry.

At present Gordon and his wife are tree fruit growers in Summerland, BC producing a variety of apples. He is serving or has served on the following:

• Councillor, District Corporation of Summerland, 2002 to 2005 and from December 2008
• Director, Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen (RDOS), 2002 to 2005 and from December 2008
• Director, Okanagan Basin Water Board, 2002 to 2005 and from December 2008
• Member, President's Advisory Council, University of British Columbia, Okanagan
• Vice-Chair, Summerland Campus Foundation
• Chair, Regional Growth Strategy Steering Committee, RDOS (2005)
• Director, Treasurer and Vice-Chair, Parkdale Place Housing Society, Summerland
• Former Director, The Glenfir School, Summerland
• Member, RCMP Community Advisory Council, Summerland Detachment