President Tom Bowling AIFD, PFCI
5610 Winton Rd.
Fairfield, OH 45014
Tel: (513) 858-1919

E-mail: Tabfloral@yahoo.com

President-Elect Ann Jordan AIFD, AAF
Ann Jordan Design Consulting
P.O. Box 1033
Naples, ME 04055
Tel: (207) 650-4709
Fax: (207) 892-7524

E-mail: ann@ajdesigns.us

Vice President John Kittinger AIFD
The Best of Flowers
516 Ravenna Lane
Lexington, KY 40515
Tel: (859) 229-6109
Fax: (859) 272-2653

E-mail: jkkaifd@insightbb.com

Secretary Tim Farrell AIFD, AAF, PFCI
Farrell's Florist Inc.
421 Burmont Rd.
Drexel Hill, PA 19026
Tel: (610) 623-2400
Fax: (610) 623-1426


E-mail: farrelltim@aol.com

Treasurer Richard Salvaggio AIFD, AAF, PFCI
Teleflora
11444 West Olympic Blvd., 3rd Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90064
Tel: (800) 321-2654
Fax: (310) 966-3610
E-mail: rsalvaggio@teleflora.com

Past President: Sharon McGukin AIFD, AAF, PFCI
915 Dixie Street
Carrollton, GA 30117
Tel: (770) 832-1897
Fax: (770) 832-1889

E-mail: sharonmcgukin@yahoo.com

Membership Chairman Joyce Mason-Monheim AIFD
13702 East Fjord Pony Road
Tucson, AZ 85739
Tel: (520) 544-4832
Fax: (520) 575-9439

E-mail: jmmonheim@yahoo.com

Sylvia Bird AIFD, AAF, PFCI
16974 Colony Lakes Blvd.
Fort Myers, FL 33908
Tel: (239) 433-2278
Fax: (239) 433-2278

E-mail: sylviaannebird@hotmail.com

Tina Stoecker AIFD, AAF, PFCI
Designs of the Times Florist
2100 Meadowlane Avenue
Melbourne, FL 32904
Tel: (321) 676-2452


E-mail: tinastoecker@yahoo.com

Janet Black AIFD, AAF, PFCI
Designs Florist and Interiors
PO Box 207
Bethel, ME 04217
Tel: (207) 514-3500

E-mail: janetblackaifd@gmail.com

Ted Bruehl AIFD
The Chocolate Rose
6440 N. MacArthur Blvd. #130
Irving, TX 75039
Tel: (972) 402-9490
Fax: (972) 869-0747

E-mail: tblsaifd@yahoo.com

Suzie Kostick AIFD, PFCI
7132 Husky Drive, NE
Rio Rancho, NM
Tel: (248) 819-2148


E-mail: suzie@cenflo.com

Mary Linda Horn AIFD, PFCI
14800 Smart Cole Road
Ostrander, OH 43061
Tel: (760) 666-4042
Fax: (760) 666-4071

E-mail: mlhfloral@msn.com

Bill McKinley, Jr. AIFD
Kishwaukee College
21193 Malta Road
Malta, IL 60150
Tel: (815) 825-2086
Fax: (815) 825-2626
E-mail: billmck@kishwaukeecollege.edu

Ken Norman AIFD
Colony Florist
43 Hillside Ave.
Midland Park, NJ 07432
Tel: (201) 675-5946
Fax: (201) 891-4380

E-mail: kenaifd@verizon.net

Jim Rauch AIFD, OCF
Unique Designs Florist Studio
Lamplighter Square
5571 Far Hills Avenue
Dayton, OH 45429
Tel: (937) 435-6090
Fax: (937) 435-0917
E-mail: jrauch@choiceonemail.com

Tim Farrell AIFD, AAF, PFCI
Farrell's Florist Inc.
421 Burmont Rd.
Drexel Hill, PA 19026
Tel: (610) 623-2400
Fax: (610) 623-1426

E-mail: farrelltim@aol.com

Mike Hollenbeck AIFD
Floral Artistry Expresso Garden
1008 Main Street
Lewiston, ID 83501
Tel: (208) 743-1900
Fax: (208) 298-0215

E-mail: mike@floralartistry.com

Michael Quesada AIFD
Kaleidoscope Flowers
1341 State St.
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Tel: (805) 962-0032
Fax: (805) 962-3101

E-mail: Kalflower@aol.com

BJ Dyer AIFD, AAF
Bouquets
1525 15th St.
Denver, CO 80202
Tel: (303) 333-5500
Fax: (303) 892-5808

E-mail: bj@bouquets.org

Kevin Coble AIFD
Le Fleur
4538 Poplar Avenue
Memphis, TN 38117
Tel: (901) 683-4313
Fax: (901) 683-4936

E-mail: kcoblelefleur@aol.com

Executive Director
Thomas C. Shaner, CAE
Tel: (410) 752-3318
Fax: (410) 752-8295
E-mail: tomshaner@assnhqtrs.com

Associate Executive Director
Kristen Philips
720 Light Street
Baltimore, MD 21230
Tel: (410) 752-3318
Fax: (410) 752-8295
E-mail: kristenphilips@assnhqtrs.com

Director of Finance & Administration
Monica Shaner
720 Light Street
Baltimore, MD 21230
Tel: (410) 752-3318
Fax: (410) 752-8295
E-mail: monicashaner@assnhqtrs.com

Director of Membership
Kelly Mesaris
720 Light Street
Baltimore, MD 21230
Tel: (410) 752-3318
Fax: (410) 752-8295
E-mail: kellymesaris@assnhqtrs.com

Director of Communications
Molly Baldwin
720 Light Street
Baltimore, MD 21230
Tel: (410) 752-3318
Fax: (410) 752-8295
E-mail: mollybaldwin@assnhqtrs.com

Registrar
Rachel Schley
720 Light Street
Baltimore, MD 21230
Tel: (410) 752-3318
Fax: (410) 752-8295
E-mail: rachelschley@assnhqtrs.com

Bookkeeper
Susan Posluszny
720 Light Street
Baltimore, MD 21230
Tel: (410) 752-3318
Fax: (410) 752-8295
E-mail: susanposluszny@assnhqtrs.com

AIFD's Awards Committee is responsible for soliciting and reviewing nominations for the five distinguished awards which may be presented each year. The Committee makes it selection recommendations to the AIFD Board for approval. The Committee is then responsible for the coordination of the Awards ceremonies at the National Symposium.

Members:

Chairperson: Suzie Kostick AIFD
Fellows Rep: Derrick Vasquez AIFD
Board Liaison: Suzie Kostick AIFD
2012: Lynne Moss AIFD, Julie Poelter AIFD
2013: Ann Jordan AIFD, Emmett O'Dell AIFD

AIFD Bylaws is charged with the annual review of the Institute Bylaws and for evaluating and making recommendations to amend the Bylaws when requests for such are received by members.

Members:

Chairperson: David Hope AIFD
Board Liaison: Jim Rauch AIFD

The Education Committee is responsible for researching, developing and implementing educational materials and programs for the professional development of AIFD members and the floral industry at large. Specifically, the Research Sub-committee overseas the continuing development and revision of the AIFD Book of Floral Terminology. Through special assignments for research and group discussions, it collects, maintains, defines and refines information pertinent to floral designers. The Committee "Trenditorial" Sub-committee is also responsible for helping to bring the latest on trends in floral design to the members of AIFD.

Members:

Continuing Education Advisory:
Chairperson: Lori Novak AIFD
Board Liaison: Bill McKinley AIFD

Education:
Chairperson: Roger Dennis AIFD
Co-chairperson: Sylvia Bird AIFD
Board Liaison: Bill McKinley AIFD
2012: Jackie Burrell AIFD, John Hosek AIFD, Kris Kratt AIFD, Damon Samuel AIFD
2013: Ted Bruehl AIFD, Roger Dennis AIFD, Tim Farrell AIFD, Richard Milteer AIFD

Education-Publications:
Chairperson: Susan Butler AIFD
Board Liaison: Bill McKinley AIFD

Education Partners:
Chairperson: David Kesler AIFD

The Ethical Standards Committee works to assure the floral industry and the public that AIFD members are abiding by the AIFD Code of Conduct. The Committee also works closely with the Executive Director to assure compliance with use of the AIFD Registered trademarks.

Members:

Chairperson:
Board Liaison: Tina Stoecker AIFD

All matters of finance are referred to this important committee. The Finance Committee develops and recommends to the National Board, AIFD's annual budget. Before the Board can adopt new programs which will have a financial impact on the Institute, it must refer the matter to the Finance Committee for approval.

Members:

Chairperson: Rich Salvaggio AIFD (Treasurer)
2012: George Mitchell AIFD
2013: John Kittinger AIFD

Industry Partners serve as a vital support mechanism for AIFD. The Industry Partners Committee is responsible for recruiting Partners and for communicating their needs to the AIFD National Board. The Committee also hosts a light reception for the Partners and coordinates the Partners New Product Program at the National Symposium.

Members:

Chairperson: Karyn Brooke AIFD
First Vice Chair: Tony Medlock AIFD
Board Liaison: Ann Jordan AIFD
Advisor: Kelly Mace

AIFD's Marketing Committee has a two-dimensional program in place to promote AIFD and its members: to the floral industry and to the public. The committee coordinates a multitude of initiatives to do this. Sub-Committees include one that focuses on the Flower Shows and another that helps to coordinate AIFD Across America sessions.

Members:

Chairperson: Jodi Duncan AIFD
Vice Chair: Beth O'Reilly AIFD
Board Liaison: John Kittinger AIFD

While every committee is important to AIFD, none has a greater impact on the future of the Institute than the Membership Committee. This committee is responsible for the development and coordination of the process one must successfully complete to become an Accredited Member. They must evaluate the design work of every Candidate for membership with the focus being on always maintaining the highest standards and credibility for AIFD.

Members:

Membership:
Chairperson: Joyce Mason-Monheim AIFD
First Vice Chair: Jackie Lacey AIFD
Second Vice Chair: Kelly Harnisch AIFD
Board Liaison: Tom Bowling AIFD (President)

Certification:
Chairman: Eldon Haab AIFD
Vice Chairman:
Membership: Joyce Mason-Monheim AIFD
Education: Roger Dennis AIFD
Board Liaison: Bill McKinley AIFD

The Nominations and Elections Committee coordinates both the National election of members to the AIFD Board and the election of the officers of the Board. They receive recommendations for nominee considerations and also must help coordinate the elections of Regional Chapter leaders.

Members:

Chairperson: Sharon McGukin AIFD (Past President)

The Publications/Member Communications Committee oversees many of the day-to-day communication tasks which are carried out by AIFD's executive staff. The committee is also responsible for the development and solicitation of advertising for all the various media of AIFD.

Member:

Newsletter Editor: Janet Black AIFD

The Student Membership Committee coordinates and provides support to the various student chapters of AIFD. The Committee also coordinates AIFD's Artists in Residence program, which provides an expert floral artist as a lecturer for various college classes.

Members:

Chairperson: Melinda Lynch AIFD
Co-chair: Donna Theimer AIFD
Board Liaison: Gerry Toh AIFD
2012: Debbie Alvarez AIFD, Linda Pare AIFD
2013: Lisa Brennan AIFD, Vince Petrovsky AIFD

The Student Competition Committee coordinates the annual floral design competition that takes place at each National Symposium.

Members:

Chairperson: Robyn Arnold AIFD
Board Liaison: BJ Dyer AIFD

Provides leadership and direction in the establishment of long-term policies and procedures to assure AIFD members and the floral industry of the quality of a National Symposium.

Members:

Chairperson: John Kittinger AIFD (Vice President)

Volunteer Development Task Force:
Chairperson: Julie Beck AIFD
Board Liaison: Ken Norman AIFD

Career Development Task Force:
Chairperson: Todd Bussey AIFD
Board Liaison: Mary Linda Horn AIFD

50th Anniversary Task Force:
Chairperson: Anthony Vigliotta AIFD
Board Liaison: Rich Salvaggio AIFD

A separate entity from the Institute, the AIFD Foundation is organized solely for the purpose of expanding opportunities for floral design education. It coordinates scholarship programs for student members of AIFD and presents grants for the development of higher levels of design education.

Member:

Derrick Vasquez AIFD