National Committees

Awards
AIFD’s Awards Committee solicits and reviews nominations for the five distinguished awards that may be presented each year. The Committee then makes its selection recommendations to the AIFD^® Board for approval and coordinates the Awards ceremonies at the National Symposium.

Members:
Chairperson: Sharon McGukin AIFD
Vice Chair: Laurie Lemek AIFD, CFD
2027: Kim Oldis AIFD
2028: Pete Samek AIFD, Ken Senter AIFD
Fellows Representative: Tim Farrell AIFD, CFD
Board Liaison: Rhonda Lynn-Moeckel AIFD

Education
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 oversees 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^®.

Career Development:
Chairperson: Lesleighan Cravens AIFD, CFD
Vice Chair: Hanna Souther AIFD, CFD
2026: Cassie Sanders AIFD, CFD
2027: Kim Oldis AIFD, CFD, Adriana Summer AIFD, CFD, Skylar Wyman AIFD, CFD, Lori Himes AIFD, CFD,
Rachelle Neal AIFD, CFD
Board Liaison: Chris Collum-Williams AIFD, CFD
Industry Partner Advisor: Laura Walsh CFD,
Steven Santos AIFD, CFD

Education:
Chairperson: Kelsey Thompson AIFD
Vice Chair: Poppy Parsons AIFD
2027: Elisabeth Stover AIFD, CFD, Ken Proctor CFD, and Jade Wu AIFD, CFD
2028: Pete Samek AIFD, CFD, and Wendy Osburn AIFD
Advanced Education Chair: Laurie Lemek AIFD

Advanced Education Subcommittee: Terry Godfrey AIFD, Ken Proctor CFD, Sharon McGukin AIFD, Wendy Osburn AIFD

Online Advisor: William McKinley AIFD
Board Liaison: Janet Gallagher AIFD, CFD

Education Partners:
Chairperson: Solomon Ling Kong Leong AIFD
Vice Chair: Alejandro Figueira AIFD
2027: Polly Berginc AIFD, CFD, David Kessler AIFD, CFD
2028: Keith White AIFD, Rocio Silva AIFD, Eun Sook AIFD
Board Liaison: Renee Tucci AIFD, CFD

Emerging Professionals

Members:
Chairperson: Melissa Bohl AIFD, CFD
Vice Chair: David Parker AIFD, CFD
2027: Christina Ignatius AIFD, CFD, Trish Nishikwana AIFD, CFD, Jeniffer Jones AIFD, CFD, Linda Weinberger CFD
2028: Callie Hutson AIFD, Martha Aaron AIFD
Board Liaison: Ralph Giordano AIFD

Ethical Standards & Bylaws Nominations & Elections
AIFD^® Bylaws Committee 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. 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 and Board Liaison: Renee Tucci AIFD
Past President Representative: Frank Feysa AIFD
2027: David Kessler AIFD, CFD, Tim Farrell AIFD, CFD, John Kittinger AIFD
2028: Kim Oldis AIFD, Janet Black AIFD

Board Liason: Renee Tucci AIFD

Finance
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 and Board Liaison: Todd Bussey AIFD, CFD (’26)
President: Brent Leech AIFD
President-Elect: Rhonda Lynn-Moeckel AIFD
2027: John Kittinger AIFD, CFD, Tina Coker AIFD, CFD, Theresa Colucci AIFD, CFD, Ralph Giordano AIFD, CFD
2028: Renee Potter AIFD, Tom Simmons AIFD
Fellows Representative: Lori Novak AIFD

Board Liason: Todd Bussey AIFD

Focal Points

Members:
Editor: Stephanie Garrett AIFD
Co-Editor: Andreia Muller AIFD
Chapter Past President Representatives:
Doug Bates AIFD (NC)
Bill Hattel AIFD  (SC)
Shamay Andrich AIFD  (NW)
Marie Gregory AIFD  (SW)
Sue Krabill AIFD, CFD (NE)
J Ross Railey AIFD (S)
Emerging Professional Committee: Melissa Bohl AIFD, CFD
International Committee Advisor: Rocio del Pilar Silva AIFD, CFD
Board Liaison: TBD

Historian

Members:
Chairperson: Janet Black AIFD, CFD
Vice Chair: Lou Lynn Moss AIFD
Life Member Advisors: Eddie Payne AIFD, Susan Ayala AIFD, CFD,
Alan Thompson AIFD, CFD

Chapter President Representatives:
Kelsey Thompson AIFD (NC)
Andreia Muller AIFD (S)
Bridget Joslin AIFD (SC)
Paul Miller AIFD (SW)
Mame Broody AIFD (NE)
Mike Hollenbeck AIFD (NW)
Liaison: Brent Leech AIFD

Industry Partners/Partner Development
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.

Industry Showcase Committee:
Chairperson: Laura Graham Ryals AIFD
Vice Chair:
2027: Joan Marie Driscoll AIFD, CFD, Kathy Rodgers AIFD, CFD, Ashely Brandt AIFD, CFD, Victoria Howle AIFD, CFD, Rhoda Burke AIFD, CFD, Dennis Kelley CFD, Bruce Easley AFID, CFD, Renee Potter AIFD, CFD

2028: Mark Pellon AIFD

Board Liason: TBD

Partner Development Committee:
Chairperson: Lori Novak AIFD
Vice Chair: Frank Feysa AIFD

Board Liaison:
Rhonda Lynn-Moeckel AIFD, CFD, William Hattel AIFD, CFD

Marketing
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 Flower Shows and another that helps to coordinate AIFD^® Across America sessions.

Members:
Chairperson: Tricia Won AIFD
Vice Chair: Sarah Ekberg AIFD
2027: Robbyn Rae Repp AIFD, CFD, Sarah Ekberg AIFD, CFD
2028: Lenzee Bilke AIFD, Jenny Ingrim AIFD, Donald Yim AIFD
TPIE Liaison: Janet Black AIFD, CFD
Industry Liaison: Kelly Mace CFD
Emerging Professionals Liaison: Melissa Bohl AIFD, CFD
Focal Point Liaison: Stephanie Garrett AIFD
International Committee Advisor: Jeanne Ha AIFD
Board Liaison: TBD

Membership

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:
Chairperson: Teresa Godfrey AIFD, CFD
First Vice Chair: Jackie Lacey AIFD
Second Vice Chair: Mike Hollenbeck AIFD
PFDE Chair: Darcie Garcia AIFD
Past Chairperson: Loanne Burke AIFD
Cert.Eval/Judging: Keith White AIFD
CFD Liaison: Karey Kelly AIFD, CFD
International Liaison: Jeanne Ha AIFD, CFD
Laureate Liaison: Carol Inskeep AIFD, CFD
Member Communicate: Andie Muller AIFD, CFD
Member Recruitment: Ken Senter AIFD, CFD
Member Engagement: Judy Janzen AIFD
Mentoring: Sue Bain AIFD, CFD, Dov Kupfer AIFD, CFD
CEU Administrations: David Yacaginski AIFD

PFDE Photography Coordination: Amanda Nicolai AIFD
Induction Stage Coordination: Bob Tucker AIFD

Board Liaison: 

Student Competition
Coordinate the annual floral design competition that takes place at each National Symposium.

Members:
Chairperson: Linda Speer AIFD
Vice Chairperson: Heather Towne AIFD
2027: Samantha Barber AIFD, CFD, Lupita Quintana AIFD, CFD
2028: Martha Whitney Butler AIFD, Blanca Mondragon AIFD
Board Liaison: Aisha Crivens AIFD, CFD

Staff Liason: Suzie Kostick AIFD

Student Membership/Artists in Residence
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: Mary Linda Horn AIFD, CFD
Vice Chair: Roger Dennis AIFD
2027: Judy Janzen AIFD, CFD, William McKinley AIFD, CFD, Sabinę Green AIFD, CFD
2028: Brent Leech AIFD. Sandi Lei Yoshihara AIFD
Board Liaison: Pat Scace AIFD

Symposium Development Committee

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:
Treasurer: Todd Bussey AIFD, CFD
2027: Coordinator: Joyce Mason-Monheim AIFD, CFD
2027: Program Coordinator: Chris Collum-Williams AIFD, CFD
2028: Symposium Coordinator: Ross Railey AIFD
2028: Program Coordinator: John Kittinger AIFD
Partner Development Chairperson: Lori Novak AIFD, CFD
Floral Design Educator: Leanne Kessler AIFD, CFD
Retail Florist: Mike Hollenbeck AIFD, CFD
Industry Partner: Monnaie Pepin
Event Designer: Tom Simmons AIFD, CFD
Technology & Marketing Expert: Yvonne Ashton
Sustainability Advocate: Gracie Alvarez CFD
International Representative: Caroline Crabb AIFD, CFD
Mass Market Representative: Paul Miller AIFD, CFD
Guest of AIFD: Sue McCleary
Board Liaison: Rhonda Lynn-Moeckel AIFD, CFD